Overview
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.
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
Benefits
* £14.65 per hour
* 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
* Mixture of early and late shifts
* Free meal while on shift
* Free on-site parking
* Uniform provided
* Opportunities to complete a career pathway
* Supportive, close-knit kitchen team of 4
Shift Details
Early Shift: 06:00 – 14:00
Late Shift: 12:30 – 21:00
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.
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 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Services
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.
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