Creative Sous Chef – Menu Innovator & Smooth-Service Pro

Chartwells Independent; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing program

Healthcare app

Family friendly

Holiday purchase

Social events

Volunteer days

Recognition programs

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Blue Apple in Dartford is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team on a fixed-term contract to 9 October. You will plan and prepare menus, lead kitchen colleagues, and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard during shifts from 6:30am to 3pm, 40 hours a week.

We offer a range of benefits and a supportive environment as part of Compass Group UK&I, with career development, pension, life assurance, and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering or contract catering.
• Ability to design menus aligned with client needs.
• Passion for creating dishes that look appealing and are served promptly.

Responsibilities

• Invent and create menus aligned with client needs.
• Prepare food promptly to ensure smooth service.
• Deliver dishes that are visually appealing and well-presented.
• Develop new service styles and food concepts.
• Communicate menu requirements and order ingredients.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Team leadership

Job description

Blue Apple in Dartford is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team on a fixed-term contract to 9 October. You will plan and prepare menus, lead kitchen colleagues, and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard during shifts from 6:30am to 3pm, 40 hours a week.

We offer a range of benefits and a supportive environment as part of Compass Group UK&I, with career development, pension, life assurance, and wellbeing initiatives.