Sous Chef | Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Mentor Team

Aramark Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free parking

Gym discount

Benefits app

Life assurance

Career development

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Aramark Ltd at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (Camberley) is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensure menus are followed, and maintain the highest standards of food quality and hygiene. The role supports catering Manager, working 37.5 hours weekly with a mix of shifts.

Salary is £30,289.33 per year, with earnings reflecting a strong hospitality focus, and opportunities for career development within a global contract catering leader.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments.
• Experience with stock ordering and inventory control.
• NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications preferred.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production, reduce waste, and maintain stock control.
• Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
• Allocate tasks and mentor the kitchen team.
• Maintain hygiene standards and oversee deep cleans.
• Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Culinary skills

DBS vetting

Fast-paced environment

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Stock ordering systems

Stock taking systems

Menu production

Job description

Aramark Ltd at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (Camberley) is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensure menus are followed, and maintain the highest standards of food quality and hygiene. The role supports catering Manager, working 37.5 hours weekly with a mix of shifts.

Salary is £30,289.33 per year, with earnings reflecting a strong hospitality focus, and opportunities for career development within a global contract catering leader.