Lead Sous Chef & Kitchen Supervisor — High‑Volume Catering

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Healthcare benefits

Discounts with travel brands

Job summary

Compass in Exeter is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced catering operation on site. You will be hands-on, guide a dedicated team, and ensure high-quality meals for service personnel and functions across daily feeding and events.

The role requires a proven Sous Chef or Senior Chef background, strong organisational and communication skills, and a safety-first mindset to maintain food hygiene and standards in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef or Senior Chef role.
• A hands-on leader who works alongside the team.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals for service personnel and functions.
• Lead from the front in a hands-on Sous Chef role and train the team.
• Manage daily feeding, function activities, stock, and waste.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and safety standards are met.
• Assist with budgeting and achieving financial targets.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Team management

Culinary skills

Food safety & hygiene

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Compass in Exeter is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced catering operation on site. You will be hands-on, guide a dedicated team, and ensure high-quality meals for service personnel and functions across daily feeding and events.

The role requires a proven Sous Chef or Senior Chef background, strong organisational and communication skills, and a safety-first mindset to maintain food hygiene and standards in a busy environment.