At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and create high-quality meals for service personnel.
- Company: Join Compass Group UK&I, a leader in catering for defence and government sectors.
- Benefits: Enjoy a contributory pension, healthcare perks, and exclusive discounts on travel and shopping.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive, diverse workplace culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team delivering excellent food in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 28494 - 34826 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Sous Chef to lead our catering operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys being on the tools, supporting their team, and delivering high-quality food in a fast-paced, structured environment.
You’ll be responsible for daily feeding and function activities while leading and developing a dedicated team.
What you'll be doing:
- Preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for Service Personnel
- Leading from the front in a hands-on Sous Chef role
- Managing daily feeding and function activities
- Supporting, motivating, and developing a team
- Ensuring excellent food presentation, consistency, and service standards
- Managing food ordering, stock control, and minimising waste
- Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
- Managing budgets and ensuring financial targets are met
- Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience in a Sous Chef or Senior Chef role
- A hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside their team
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to manage a small team effectively and responsibly
- Calm under pressure and confident in a high-volume catering environment
- Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing weekly schedules
- A safety-first mindset with a genuine passion for food
Benefits:
- 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
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.
Sous Chef employer: Defence
As a Systems Engineer at our Bristol location, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge training systems in a secure environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities to help you advance your career. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects and the safety of our nation.
