Lead Sous Chef: Culinary Craft & Culture

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team at the Design Museum in London. This role requires culinary expertise and a passion for food, coupled with leadership skills to guide the kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes while managing kitchen operations efficiently. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-quality catering, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to maintain exceptional standards in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Supermarket discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards and offers

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally within a similar venue.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team of kitchen staff.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure dishes are prepared to the venue’s standards.
• Assist in ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control.
• Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Work with the Head Chef to control food costs.
• Meet client and customer expectations.

Skills

Culinary Expertise

Leadership Skills

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Organisational Skills

Adaptability

Passion for Food

Creativity

Financial Awareness

Job description

A leading hospitality provider in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team at the Design Museum in London. This role requires culinary expertise and a passion for food, coupled with leadership skills to guide the kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes while managing kitchen operations efficiently. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-quality catering, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to maintain exceptional standards in a fast-paced environment.