Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations at Imjin Barracks. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, supporting the Head Chef, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Candidates should have prior experience as Sous Chef or a strong Senior Chef de Partie, along with relevant culinary qualifications. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme and various discounts. Join a diverse team that values excellent service.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Supermarket discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Share discounts with friends

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ equivalent required.
• Experience supervising and training a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen management.
• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality food.
• Assist with menu development and food concepts.
• Supervise kitchen sections for consistency.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Proven experience as a Sous Chef

Supervising and training a kitchen team

Adapting to fast-paced environments

Passion for high-quality food

Flexibility in working hours

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Sous Chef - Imjin Barracks

Location: Imjin Barracks
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £15.72 per hour
Shift Pattern:

• Early: 06:30 - 14:00

• Late: 12:00 - 19:30

• 1 in 4 weekends required

Meal Service Times

• Breakfast: 07:00 - 08:00

• Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00

• Evening Meal: 18:00 - 19:00

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.

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

About You

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

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

About Us

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.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!