Sous Chef - Millfield School

Chartwells; Chard; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will prepare delicious, high-quality meals while overseeing menu changes and ensuring customer satisfaction. Your expertise in food hygiene and team supervision will be essential as you maintain high standards in the kitchen. This opportunity offers a chance to grow your career within a leading organization known for its commitment to employee development and diversity. Join us to make a difference in the culinary world while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience in supervising a team and working in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and identify opportunities to improve services.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Food Preparation

Menu Development

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

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:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• 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
• Working 5 days out of 7

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional 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
• Have a flexible approach to working

About Us

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

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!