Sous Chef

Lexington-Catering; Gosport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension and life cover

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Caterplus – More Than a Meal, It’s a Community, at Spinnaker View, invites a dedicated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll help ensure dishes meet high standards, keep the kitchen spotless, and stay ahead of menus while delivering warm, friendly service.

We value passionate cooks with team spirit who thrive on good food and great hospitality. Perks include free meals, flexible hours, generous holiday allowance, volunteering days, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for food and customer service.
• Experience in a kitchen and frontline service is preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the food is prepared to a high standard.
• Keep the kitchen and service area clean, well-presented, and stocked.
• Stay up-to-date with menus and offerings.
• Provide warm, friendly service to guests.
• Adhere to COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Kitchen cleanliness

Menu awareness

Job description

Posted Monday 3 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Monday 31 August 2026 at 23:59

Caterplus – More Than a Meal, It’s a Community

At Spinnaker View, within Caterplus, we don’t just serve food - we create warm, welcoming spaces where the over-55 community can connect, share, and enjoy great company over delicious meals. Every dish is made with care, fresh ingredients, and a big helping of heart.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Sous Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team. We will give you responsibility for ensuring the food is to the highest standard, the kitchen area is always clean and well presented, and well-stocked.

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Job ID: 7356

What can you bring?

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.