Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Unspecified

Region:

North East

Location:

Grantham

Salary Description:

Competitive

Posted:

18/03/2026

Recruiter:

Compass Group

Job Ref:

com/1703/95125001/52347731/R/SU Sous Chef•Prince William of Gloucester Barracks 

Location:

Prince William of Gloucester BarracksPay:

£15.49 per hour⏰ 

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern:

5 days over 7 with a mixture of shift times

Shift PatternsEarly:

06:00•13:30

Mid:

11:30•19:30

Late:

12:00•20:00

Meal Service TimesBreakfast:

07:00•08:15

Lunch:

12:30•13:15

Dinner:

18:00•19:00Catering for approximately 160 personnel on site.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our catering team at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role within a professional Defence catering environment, supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to service personnel.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchenPrepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals across all servicesLead, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff to ensure consistency and standardsMaintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standardsAssist with menu planning, stock control, ordering, and allergen managementEnsure smooth service delivery across a variety of shift patternsUphold and drive culinary standards throughout the kitchenAbout YouPrevious experience essential in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsPassion for great food and delivering quality serviceFlexible, reliable, and comfortable working early, mid, and late shiftsWe 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/1703/95125001/52347731/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!