Creative Sous Chef: Lead, Innovate & Mentor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin‑st

Fully funded development courses

Apprenticeship and career development

Free lunch on shift

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the kitchen operation and help deliver exceptional food every day. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, lead by example, and bring creativity, consistency and energy to the team.

You’ll be responsible for supporting day-to-day running, ensuring quality within budget and service targets, contributing to menu planning, maintaining HACCP standards and mentoring junior staff. This is a hands-on role in a busy Canary Wharf kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef role
• Passion for food and continuous improvement
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to support and develop others
• Strong food safety and kitchen knowledge

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Experience in a similar chef role

Passion for food

Strong organisation

Communication skills

Ability to support and develop others

Strong food safety knowledge

Job description

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the kitchen operation and help deliver exceptional food every day. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, lead by example, and bring creativity, consistency and energy to the team.

You’ll be responsible for supporting day-to-day running, ensuring quality within budget and service targets, contributing to menu planning, maintaining HACCP standards and mentoring junior staff. This is a hands-on role in a busy Canary Wharf kitchen.