Sous Chef

Chartwells Independent; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Yeovil seeks a talented Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. You will lead and train the kitchen staff, maintain health and safety regulations, and assist in cost control. This full-time position offers a chance to showcase your culinary skills while enjoying a range of benefits such as discounts and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally within a similar venue or setting.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team of kitchen staff.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented according to standards.

Skills

Culinary Expertise

Leadership Skills

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Organisational Skills

Adaptability

Job description

Sous Chef – RNAS Yeovilton

Location: Yeovil

Salary: £15.73 per hour

Shift pattern: 40 hours per week
(This is a 5-days-in-7 contract. Shifts may vary with notice depending on operational requirements.)

Are you a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef looking to showcase your skills and creativity? Join our dedicated catering team in Yeovil where you’ll craft exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a role that balances culinary passion with career development, all within the UK’s leading food service company.

The Sous Chef will thrive in supporting the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food while ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. You will be passionate about food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared and presented to perfection. You will be integral in leading the kitchen team, training and mentoring junior staff, and ensuring that operational efficiency and food safety standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef: Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management, including menu creation, food preparation, and ensuring that kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food preparation and cleanliness.
• Food Quality and Consistency: Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented according to the venue’s standards, maintaining consistency and quality at all times.
• Stock Management: Assist in ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and waste is minimised.
• Health and Safety: Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene regulations to ensure the kitchen operates in a safe and clean environment.
• Cost Control: Work with the Head Chef to ensure food costs are controlled and within budget, while maintaining the highest quality.
• Customer Focused: Ensure that dishes meet client and customer expectations, adapting to special dietary requirements and requests as needed.
• Operational Support: Take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent, ensuring the operation runs smoothly.

Required Skills

• Culinary Expertise: Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally within a similar venue or setting, with a passion for creating exceptional dishes.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise and motivate a team of kitchen staff, ensuring a high level of performance.
• Food Safety: A strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards, with the ability to enforce them in the kitchen.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work well with both front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to assist in all areas of the kitchen and respond to changing demands during service.

Additional Traits

• Passion for Food: A deep enthusiasm for culinary arts and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
• Creativity: Ability to contribute to menu planning and innovation, keeping up to date with culinary trends.
• Financial Awareness: Ability to manage food costs and contribute to the financial success of the venue.

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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

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!