Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Team, High-Volume & Growth

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Wendy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career progression

Healthcare benefits

Digital GP

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I ESS is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team at RAF Bassingbourn, supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals to Service Personnel in a demanding, contract catering environment.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, ensure food safety and allergen compliance, and manage stock and cost controls in a stable, structured operation with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or similar leadership role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in high-volume or contract catering environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen compliance standards.
• Flexible, reliable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operation with Head Chef.
• Prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals.
• Supervise, motivate and develop kitchen team members.
• Maintain standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and food cost control.
• Ensure food safety and allergen management compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

High-volume catering

Allergen management

Communication skills

Job description

Compass Group UK&I ESS is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team at RAF Bassingbourn, supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals to Service Personnel in a demanding, contract catering environment.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, ensure food safety and allergen compliance, and manage stock and cost controls in a stable, structured operation with clear progression opportunities.