Junior Sous Chef

Elior Uk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement

Leave for life’s moments

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK in London is seeking a Sous Chef to lead food preparation to high standards and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during 0700-1530, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends.

You’ll be responsible for cleanliness, stock, and delivering warm, friendly service, with plenty of opportunities to grow within our award-winning catering team.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and high standards.
• Front-line customer service orientation.
• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday with occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the food is prepared to the highest standard.
• Keep the kitchen and service area clean, well-presented and well-stocked.
• Keep menus up to date and provide warm, friendly service.
• Follow COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety protocols.

Skills

Passion for food

Front-line focus

Customer service excellence

Team player

Previous kitchen experience

Job description

Monday to Friday with occasional weekends

Full Time

London, England, EC2Y 9AR

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with occasional weekends 0700-1530

What you’ll be serving up…

As a Sous Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team. We will give you responsibility for ensuring the food is to the highest standard, the kitchen area is always clean and well presented, and well-stocked.

• Ensure the food is to the highest standard
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!