Sous Chef - Millfield School

Chartwells; Street; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells, a key player in food service, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef who excels in food preparation and customer service. The ideal candidate will oversee menu changes, ensure hygiene standards, and support team operations within a dynamic environment. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence and enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working hours.
• Passionate about great-tasting food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food that delights clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories to ensure well-stocked kitchens.
• Comply with hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

Working 5 days out of 7.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Acting on customer feedback to enhance our offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure well-stocked kitchens
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and excellent customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because our diversity is our strength!