Creative Sous Chef: Fresh Ingredients, Growth & Balance

Chartwells Independent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Life assurance

Personal development

Wellbeing programme

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to help deliver exceptional food experiences on a full-time basis (40 hours/week). You will join a passionate team and drive culinary excellence with fresh ingredients, while balancing work-life and career development.

The role offers strong development opportunities within a company that values its people, with perks and initiatives supporting wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef or in a senior kitchen role.
• Passion for using fresh ingredients and food innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service and menus.
• Create a positive kitchen environment for the team.
• Support the team with ordering, stock control and minimising waste.
• Oversee kitchen duties to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Contribute to budgeting and achieving financial targets.
• Represent the Compass Group UK&I brand in every shift.

Skills

Brilliant communicator

Team leadership

Time management

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to help deliver exceptional food experiences on a full-time basis (40 hours/week). You will join a passionate team and drive culinary excellence with fresh ingredients, while balancing work-life and career development.

The role offers strong development opportunities within a company that values its people, with perks and initiatives supporting wellbeing and professional growth.