Sous Chef

Part Of Compass Group Uk&i; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations at Imjin Barracks. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, preparing high-quality meals, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record as a Sous Chef or a strong Senior Chef de Partie, relevant qualifications, and a passion for great-tasting food. The position offers various benefits including a contributory pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Groceries discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sous Chef role or as a Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and support a kitchen team.
• Flexible with working hours and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook high-quality food for meals.
• Maintain food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control.

Skills

Proven experience as a Sous Chef

Ability to supervise and motivate a kitchen team

Passion for great-tasting food

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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