Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support operations at Imjin Barracks. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure high-quality meals and lead a motivated kitchen team. Ideal candidates have experience as Sous Chefs or strong Senior Chefs ready for a step up, relevant qualifications, and a passion for great food. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, career growth opportunities, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Access to Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on grocery shopping

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role or strong readiness as Senior Chef de Partie.
• Ability to maintain high food hygiene and safety standards.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and serve high-quality food.
• Assist in menu development and new food concepts.
• Supervise kitchen sections for quality assurance.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control.

Skills

Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie

Passionate about food and service

Supervising and training kitchen staff

Adaptability in a fast-paced kitchen

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring every meal served is nutritious, well-presented, and consistently delivered to a high standard.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
• Preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food across all meal services
• Assisting with menu development and the implementation of new food concepts
• Supervising kitchen sections to ensure consistency and quality
• Monitoring stock levels, ordering, and assisting with inventory control
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
• Ensuring full compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations
• Leading, motivating, and supporting junior kitchen staff

We're looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ equivalent, and a Food Hygiene Certificate
• Is passionate about great-tasting food and high-quality service
• Has experience supervising, training, and motivating a kitchen team
• Is reliable, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Has a flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns

We're currently recruiting an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our team at Imjin Barracks, supporting the delivery of high-quality food for the Defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work with the UK's leading food service company, where your leadership, culinary skill, and commitment to excellence will be valued and rewarded.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• 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
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families