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Sous Chef – Brompton Barracks, Chatham. We’re recruiting an experienced and confident Sous Chef to join our large‑scale catering operation at Brompton Barracks, Chatham. This is a high‑profile role within a fast‑paced Defence environment, ideal for a chef with a hotel or events background who thrives on volume, variety, and leading teams. You’ll be working primarily in the Main Mess, with opportunities to support and cover across the wider operation when required.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee all kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
Lead from the front, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation across all kitchens
Maintain and enforce food safety, hygiene, and Health & Safety standards
Support service delivery for both main mess catering and functions
Act as a positive role model, keeping kitchens organised, clean, and audit-ready
Support recruitment activities including interviews, trials, and onboarding
Communicate regularly with the Head Chef regarding stock levels, ordering, and operational needs
Take a proactive, hands-on approach to team leadership and service delivery
Requirements:
Experience in a hotel, large-scale, or function-led environment
Comfortable managing volume, multiple kitchens, and large teams
Enjoys being hands-on and visible in the kitchen
Communicates confidently and works well as part of a senior kitchen team
Organised, reliable, and adaptable in a structured environment
Physically able to manage manual handling tasks such as stock and equipment
Confident using Microsoft Office and Outlook
What we offer:
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