Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Yeovil is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support menu creation and ensure smooth daily operations. The role involves leading the kitchen team, maintaining exceptional food quality, and upholding food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of hygiene protocols, and the ability to manage costs effectively. Comprehensive benefits include a contributory pension scheme and discounts on travel and groceries.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts with various companies

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-development skills are required to manage the kitchen team effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety is essential for maintaining food standards.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced kitchen environment is crucial.
• Flexibility and a collaborative mindset are necessary for teamwork and adaptability.
• Creativity and passion for exceptional food are important for menu development.
• Financial awareness around cost control and budget management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with menu creation and daily operations.
• Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards.
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste reduction practices.
• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards across the kitchen.
• Control food costs and support budget targets effectively.
• Run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence when required.
• Deliver dishes meeting client expectations, including dietary needs.
• Utilize proven experience in high-quality catering functions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Organizational skills

Creativity

Financial awareness

Team development

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with menu creation, prep, and smooth daily operations
• Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste reduction
• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Control food costs and support budget targets
• Step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Deliver dishes that meet client and customer expectations, including dietary needs
• Proven experience in high-quality catering

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-development skills
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety
• Ability to stay organised in a fast-paced kitchen
• Flexibility and a collaborative mindset
• Creativity and passion for exceptional food
• Financial awareness around cost control

Company Overview & Benefits

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.

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