Sous Chef

Sous Chef

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 of 12

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

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:

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

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.

Job Reference: com/3006/42857001/52781610/SU #Energy

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!