Sous Chef – RNAS Yeovilton Location: RNAS Yeovilton Salary: £15.73 per hour Compass Benefits⏰ Hours: 37.5 per week | 5 days over 7 Employer: ESS – Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland️ About the RoleWe're looking for a passionate and motivated Sous Chef to join our dynamic team at RNAS Yeovilton! Working with ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you'll help deliver outstanding food and service in a rewarding environment where teamwork and quality are everything.As Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen day-to-day — ensuring delicious, beautifully presented dishes are served every time. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves cooking, leading, and creating a positive kitchen atmosphere! Key Responsibilities✅ Oversee all kitchen operations when the Head Chef is away✅ Ensure every dish meets our high standards of quality and presentation✅ Maintain top-tier food safety and hygiene practices ✅ Lead by example to keep the kitchen spotless and efficient✅ Motivate, support, and guide kitchen staff with a hands-on approach ✅ Assist with recruitment and training of chefs and kitchen porters✅ Communicate regularly with the Head Chef regarding stock and supplies About You⭐ Previous experience in a similar role is preferred (but not essential!)⭐ Great communication and leadership skills⭐ Able to handle manual tasks like lifting and moving stock ⭐ Confident using Microsoft Office and Outlook⭐ A passion for food, teamwork, and high standards! What We OfferWe believe hard work deserves great rewards! Enjoy our fantastic Compass Benefits package: Contributory pension scheme Career growth through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your family to a Digital GP and healthcare benefits✈️ Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com & more Save on your food shop with discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons & others Up to 44% off cinema tickets for your next blockbuster night Cashback rewards every time you spend Free wellness, mindfulness & exercise classes Share discounts and offers with friends and family About UsESS is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK's leading provider of catering and support services.We proudly serve the Defence, Government, and Energy sectors — supporting over 250 military and government sites, from bases and rigs to offices and secure facilities.We're all about great food, great service, and great people ❤️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 schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsPart 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.Job Reference: com/2710/95875001/52692467/R/SU DefenceCompass 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!