Chef De Partie

Sous Chef – Leighton House, Westbury ‍
What We Offer

• £14.65 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
• Shift pattern: Early shift – 6:00am to 2:00pm Late shift – 11:30am to 7:30pm
• Christmas, Easter, and all Bank Holidays off
• Supportive team of 12 working across two busy messes
• Excellent work–life balance
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a leading food service company

We're looking for an experienced
Sous Chef
to join our friendly catering team at
Leighton House, Westbury
, supporting
Defence catering operations
.

You'll be part of a
small, dedicated team
delivering high-quality meals that make a real difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals
• Support the Head Chef with daily operations and menu planning
• Contribute creative ideas for new menus and dishes
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
• Monitor stock levels and ensure smooth service across both messes
• Provide guidance and motivation to junior team members

What We're Looking For

• Computer literate with good organisational skills
• Previous experience in a similar kitchen role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Passion for great food and excellent service
• Flexible, team-focused approach

Benefits
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:

• Free on-site gym
• 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, 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/0611/ / /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