Sous Chef

Compass Group PLC; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their team in Brockenhurst. You will support the Head Chef with menu creation and daily operations while leading the kitchen team. This role requires proven experience in high-end catering, strong leadership skills, and a good understanding of food safety. The position offers career development opportunities and wellness support, along with various discounts on travel and shopping.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development and training

Digital GP access

Discounts on travel, shopping, and cinema

Wellness support

Exclusive travel discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end catering or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with menu creation and daily operations.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Manage stock and assist with cost control.
• Take charge in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food and smooth kitchen operations. You'll lead by example, help train the team, and ensure consistent standards in food preparation, safety, and presentation.,

Join RA Venues at Beaulieu, one of the UK's leading cultural and heritage destinations in the New Forest. RA Venues is part of Compass Group UK&I and Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with menu creation and daily operations
• Lead and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain food quality, safety, and hygiene standards
• Manage stock and assist with cost control
• Take charge in the Head Chef's absence

Qualifications

• Adapt to dietary needs and client requests
• Proven experience in high-end catering or a similar role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene
• Organised, adaptable, and team-oriented
• Passionate about food and service

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development and training
• Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Digital GP access for you and your immediate family, and wider healthcare benefits
• Discounts on travel, shopping, and cinema
• Wellness support and reward schemes
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families