BM Caterers - Sous Chef

Wshgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Masterclasses with top chefs

Fully funded development courses

Apprenticeship opportunities

Freedom Friday – paid volunteer day

Free lunch on shift

Staff discounts

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food within budget and service targets. You will assist with menu planning, uphold food safety standards, and guide junior team members.

The role offers a chance to contribute to kitchen organisation, step up in the Head Chef's absence, and develop professionally in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef role within a professional kitchen.
• Passion for food and ongoing improvement in dishes and processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Capable of supporting and developing junior team members.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and HACCP practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Help deliver high-quality food within budget and service targets.
• Contribute to menu planning and food innovation.
• Maintain food safety, health and safety, COSHH and HACCP standards.
• Support and guide junior team members.
• Assist with kitchen organisation and standards.
• Step up in the Head Chef's absence when needed.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Helping deliver high-quality food within budget and service targets
• Contributing to menu planning and food innovation
• Maintaining food safety, health and safety, COSHH and HACCP standards
• Supporting and guiding junior team members
• Helping manage kitchen organisation and standards
• Stepping up in the Head Chef's absence when needed

What we're looking for

• Experience in a similar chef role
• Passion for food and continuous improvement
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A calm, positive approach under pressure
• Ability to support and develop others
• Strong food safety and kitchen knowledge

Why join BM Caterers?

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Free lunch on shift
• Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Grandparent leave
• Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
• Pension and life assurance

At BM Caterers, we're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.