Sous Chef

Compass Group UK; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development pathways

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Groceries discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & fitness

Family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the delivery of high-quality food services at RNAS Yeovilton. You will lead the kitchen team, ensure top standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a stable, rewarding career with development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Compass Group UK&I. If you’re passionate about food and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or senior chef experience.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Organised, proactive and calm under pressure.
• Experience within a high-volume catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and support hospitality functions.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals to consistently high standards.
• Train, develop, and motivate the kitchen team.
• Manage stock, ordering, food costs, and waste control.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

High-volume catering

Organised

Job description

Sous Chef - RNAS Yeovilton

£33,900 per annum | 40 hours per week
Shifts between 6:00am and 8:30pm

Meet Your Recruiter

Have a question before you apply? This opportunity is being managed byAlina Swiatek, Talent Acquisition Partner.

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We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Sous Chef to support the delivery of high-quality food services at RNAS Yeovilton. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys developing teams, leading from the front, and working in a fast-paced environment with genuine career development opportunities.

The Role

• Lead daily kitchen operations and support hospitality functions
• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals to consistently high standards
• Train, develop, and motivate the kitchen team
• Manage stock, ordering, food costs, and waste control
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and service

About You

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef or senior chef position
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Experience within a high-volume catering environment
• Passionate about food, service, and maintaining high standards

If you're looking for a stable, rewarding Sous Chef role with a great team and opportunities to progress, we'd love to hear from you.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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.

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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!