Fixed Term Sous Chef - Baskingstoke

Compass Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join their team in Basingstoke. This role requires skills in preparing quality food and leading a kitchen team to ensure culinary excellence. You will be responsible for menu planning, maintaining food hygiene standards, and supporting the Chef Manager. The position is full-time on weekdays with a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Confident Sous Chef with experience in contract catering.
• Ability to create exciting, nourishing food with modern techniques.
• Strong organisational skills for kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef Manager in quality food preparation.
• Help shape menus with quality ingredients.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Experience in quality-focused kitchens

Strong organisational skills

Passion for food

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Sous Chef - Weekdays only!

Fixed Term Contract until January 2027

Location:Basingstoke
Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 15:00
Salary:Up to £15.00 per hour depending on experience

Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?

We're looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food to join our Dine team in Basingstoke. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Chef Manager with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that's full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats, from wholesome grab and go to elegant plated dishes.
• Stay curious - help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
• Support training, mentoring, and the development of junior chefs within the brigade.

What you'll bring to the table

• A confident Sous Chef with experience in quality-focused kitchens ideally within a contract catering business.
• A love for food that's both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
• Strong organisational skills - you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
• A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.

Hungry for more?

We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!