Sunday Sous Chef - Poole

Compass Group PLC; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to elevate culinary offerings in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen. You will support the Chef Manager, help shape menus, and ensure food quality and presentation across diverse service formats.

We value strong organisational skills, a love for nourishing and exciting food, and a commitment to safety and excellence. The role offers mentoring, development opportunities, and pathways to advance culinary skills within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in quality-focused kitchens.
• Strong grasp of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen discipline.
• Ability to contribute to menu development and present dishes attractively.
• Excellent organisational skills and rota/stock awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef Manager in delivering food with flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across service formats.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety and ensure high presentation standards.
• Lead by example, develop others, and contribute to a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Quality-focused kitchens

Food safety

Menu development

Job description

Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?
We're looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food - someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Chef Manager with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example., Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that's full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats, from wholesome grab and go to elegant plated dishes.
Stay curious - help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
Help foster a positive, high-performing culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
A confident Chef de Partie or Sous with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
A love for food that's both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
Strong organisational skills - you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.
We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.
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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!