Hands-On Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Catering

Chartwells Independent; Trearddur; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways program

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & mindfulness classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I at RAF Valley seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead our catering operation, delivering high-quality meals while supporting and developing a dedicated team. You will be hands-on, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves managing daily feeding and function activities, food ordering, stock control, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Competitive benefits accompany a stable, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Proven Sous Chef or Senior Chef experience.
• Hands-on leader who works with the team.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Able to manage a small team effectively and responsibly.
• Calm under pressure in a high-volume catering env.
• Reliable and flexible with changing weekly schedules.
• Safety-first mindset with passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals for service personnel.
• Lead from the front in a hands-on Sous Chef role.
• Manage daily feeding and function activities.
• Support, motivate and develop the team.
• Ensure excellent food presentation and service standards.
• Control food ordering, stock and waste.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Hands-on leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team management

Calm under pressure

Reliability & flexibility

Food safety mindset

Job description

Compass Group UK&I at RAF Valley seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead our catering operation, delivering high-quality meals while supporting and developing a dedicated team. You will be hands-on, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves managing daily feeding and function activities, food ordering, stock control, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Competitive benefits accompany a stable, full-time position.