Sous Chef - Gosport Sous Chef - HMS Sultan 14.65 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | 5 days over 7 Employer: ESS - Compass Group UK & Ireland Pay & Hours 14.65 per hour 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days) Mixture of early and late shifts: Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 Late Shift: 12:30 - 21:00 Meal Service Times: Weekdays: Breakfast - 07:00 to 08:30 Lunch - 12:45 to 13:30 Evening Meal - 17:45 to 19:00 Bar Meal - 19:00 to 20:30 Weekends: Brunch - 09:00 to 12:30 Evening Meal - 18:00 to 20:15 Benefits Free meal while on shift Free on-site parking Uniform provided Opportunities to complete a career pathway Supportive, close-knit kitchen team of 4 About the Role We're seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our small, professional kitchen team at HMS Sultan. You'll help prepare and serve freshly made, high-quality meals for service personnel across breakfast, lunch, evening, and bar services, maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and food quality. This role is ideal for an experienced chef looking to develop their career in a supportive environment with ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present meals to high standards Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards Assist with menu preparation, stock control, and service organisation Work collaboratively as part of a small, professional team What We're Looking For Previous experience essential in a similar kitchen role Qualifications desirable (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent) Strong teamwork and communication skills Flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering great food Motivated to progress within a career pathway 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 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. Job Reference: com/2310/95788001/52679526/SU Defence 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!