Junior Sous Chef - Waterfront

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for the Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar in London. The role involves managing kitchen operations, developing culinary skills, and delivering exceptional food experiences in a vibrant dining setting. Opportunities for training and career development are plentiful, alongside great benefits and competitive pay.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including dental and optical

Free annual healthcare check

Meals on duty

23 days + bank holidays + birthday day off

Training and development pathways

Qualifications

• Must have previous kitchen experience as a cook or chef.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar

• £34,000 per annum

The Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar offers a fresh and modern street food dining experience. Located in a new, casual, contemporary space with a waterfront view within the Royal Docks.

About Us:

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We serve at premier venues worldwide, delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences.

Our UK partnerships include prestigious venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus, and ExCel London.

We are passionate about culinary excellence, sustainability, and exceptional service, believing these are key to creating legendary experiences. We prioritize doing the right thing for our people and the planet, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. We are also proud partners of the British Paralympic Association and pay all team members at least the Real or London Living Wage.

Our collaborations include brands like Medicash, Aviva Digicare, and others, sharing our vision for outstanding experiences.

Benefits include:

• Healthcare benefits including dental, optical, and therapy treatments
• Free annual healthcare check
• Perks at Work wellbeing site
• Meals on duty
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + bank holidays + birthday day off
• Additional leave after maternity leave
• Family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Training, development, and career pathways
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Financial wellbeing programs

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. Our team’s varied backgrounds and perspectives drive our success and innovation.

Join us to grow your career with industry leader Levy UK & Ireland, helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and extensive learning opportunities.

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