Sous Chef – Lulworth Gunnery School
Full-Time • hours per week • £ per hour
5 days over 7 • Includes 2 weekends in 4
Bring your passion for quality food to a unique and rewarding role at Lulworth Gunnery School. We’re looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and help deliver exceptional meals to our staff and visitors.
Shift Patterns
1. Early: 06:00–12:00
2. Late: 11:00–18:30
3. Working 2 weekends in every 4
Key Responsibilities
4. Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
5. Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals to service standards
6. Supervise and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring consistency and teamwork
7. Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards
8. Assist with menu planning, stock control, and allergen management
9. Deliver quality and efficiency across all shift patterns
What We’re Looking For
10. Proven experience in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)
11. Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
12. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
13. Passion for great food and quality service ️
14. Flexible and reliable, able to work early, mid, and late shifts
What We’re Looking For
15. Proven experience in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)
16. Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
17. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
18. Passion for great food and quality service ️
19. Flexible and reliable, able to work early, mid, and late shifts
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:
20. Contributory pension scheme
21. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
22. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
23. Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
24. Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
25. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
26. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
27. Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
28. 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/1112/96005001/52661268/R/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!