Prince William of Gloucester Barracks

Salary: £30,300 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days over 7 on a rota basis, between 6am and 8pm

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

We're looking for a passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join our team at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to progress into a leadership role. Working alongside an experienced Head Chef, you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality meals to service personnel while developing your management and operational skills within a professional and supportive environment.

What Makes This Role Special?

• A varied role with genuine responsibility and input.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Work within a well-established and supportive Defence catering operation.
• Build your leadership experience alongside an experienced Head Chef.
• Career development opportunities within one of the UK's leading catering businesses.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chef's right-hand person, helping to lead the kitchen and maintain high standards across all food services.

You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the kitchen operation.
• Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality meals.
• Leading and motivating team members during service.
• Assisting with menu planning and food innovation.
• Managing stock, ordering and food cost controls.
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensuring smooth, efficient service across breakfast, lunch and evening meal periods.
• Supporting the training and development of junior team members.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys leading people and takes pride in delivering a great service every day.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or similar.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A positive and hands-on leadership style.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen compliance.
• A passion for quality food and developing others.
• Relevant culinary qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent) are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £30,300
• Structured working environment with clear processes and support
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to training and development programmes
• Supportive team culture
• Chance to make a real impact in a key leadership role

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your leadership skills, work with a great team and continue growing your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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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!