Sous Chef - Reading
Company: Compass Group UK
Location: Woodcote, GB
Type: full time
Level: mid
Posted: 4/1/2026
Job Description
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 meals - Free on-site gym - Onsite free car parking - Free onsite swimming pool access - 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
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers - Overseeing and implementing menu changes - Identifying opportunities to improve our food services - Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services - Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts - Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image - Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked - Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards - Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations
Our ideal Sous Chef will:
- Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service - Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent - Have experience supervising a team - Have experience in a similar Chef role - Hold a Food Hygiene certificate - Have a flexible approach to working