Lead Sous Chef: High-Impact Kitchen & Events

Northern Europe; Camberley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Benefits app

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You will support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, and ensure consistently high-quality food and service in a demanding catering environment.

The role offers £15.48 per hour, 37.5 hours per week, and shifts across 05:30–20:30, five days out of seven. On-site parking, discounted meals, gym membership, pension and life assurance accompany training and career development.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and kitchen management experience in high-volume catering.
• NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 Professional Cookery or equivalent qualifications.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification and solid health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and service.
• Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard.
• Support hospitality functions and events as required.
• Oversee stock ordering, control, and stocktaking processes.
• Ensure recipe compliance and food production standards.
• Monitor food safety, allergen management and health procedures.
• Assist with menu planning and kitchen administration.
• Train and support team members to achieve excellence.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Culinary skills

Fast-paced catering

Health & safety awareness

Stock ordering

Education

NVQ Level 2 / equivalent

NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You will support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, and ensure consistently high-quality food and service in a demanding catering environment.

The role offers £15.48 per hour, 37.5 hours per week, and shifts across 05:30–20:30, five days out of seven. On-site parking, discounted meals, gym membership, pension and life assurance accompany training and career development.