Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in Gosport is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their professional team at HMS Sultan. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals for service personnel while maintaining excellent hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have previous kitchen experience and a passion for delivering great food. A supportive career pathway is available for development.

Benefits

Free meal while on shift

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience essential in a similar kitchen role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering great food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to high standards.
• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food preparation

Time management

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Sous Chef - HMS Sultan 👨🍳

£14.65 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | 5 days over 7

Employer: ESS - Compass Group UK & Ireland

Pay & Hours

• £14.65 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
• Mixture of early and late shifts:
  • 🌅 Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
  • 🌇 Late Shift: 12:30 - 21:00

Meal Service Times

• Weekdays:
  • 🍳 Breakfast – 07:00 to 08:30
  • 🥗 Lunch – 12:45 to 13:30
  • 🍽️ Evening Meal – 17:45 to 19:00
  • 🍔 Bar Meal – 19:00 to 20:30
• Weekends:
  • 🥞 Brunch – 09:00 to 12:30
  • 🍽️ Evening Meal – 18:00 to 20:15

Benefits

• 🍽️ Free meal while on shift
• 🚗 Free on-site parking
• 👕 Uniform provided
• 📈 Opportunities to complete a career pathway
• Supportive, close-knit kitchen team of 4
• 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 the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our small, professional kitchen team at HMS Sultan. You’ll help prepare and serve freshly made, high-quality meals for service personnel across breakfast, lunch, evening, and bar services, maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and food quality. This role is ideal for an experienced chef looking to develop their career in a supportive environment with ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to high standards
• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards
• Assist with menu preparation, stock control, and service organisation
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, professional team

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience essential in a similar kitchen role
• Qualifications desirable (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering great food
• Motivated to progress within a career pathway