Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume Catering (Mon-Fri 7-3)

Aramark Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Discounted meals while on duty

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance & pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Training & development opportunities

Career progression within a global org

Job summary

We are recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join our team in Witney. You will support the Head Chef in a high-volume catering operation, lead a team of 12 kitchen staff and ensure high-quality meals to specification.

The role requires flexibility for weekend and night cover, strong leadership, food safety expertise, and excellent client liaison. Aramark UK offers a diverse, inclusive workplace and opportunities within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef in contract catering or high-volume catering
• Ability to lead and develop teams
• Experience with food ordering, stock control and kitchen administration
• Strong HACCP knowledge and allergen management
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in day-to-day management of a busy catering operation
• Lead and develop a team of 12 kitchen colleagues
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to specification
• Support large-volume contract catering and hospitality services
• Manage food ordering, deliveries, stock control and stock rotation
• Monitor food costs, reduce waste, and maintain kitchen budgets
• Ensure HACCP procedures and food safety standards are followed
• Maintain Food Hygiene Level 2 standards and ensure compliance across the team
• Liaise with clients to ensure expectations are met and exceeded
• Manage supplier issues and resolve stock or delivery discrepancies
• Raise maintenance call-outs and report equipment faults
• Provide weekend cover and night chef cover when required; flexibility is essential

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership skills

Team development

Food safety & HACCP

Allergen management

Communication skills

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join our team in Witney. You will support the Head Chef in a high-volume catering operation, lead a team of 12 kitchen staff and ensure high-quality meals to specification.

The role requires flexibility for weekend and night cover, strong leadership, food safety expertise, and excellent client liaison. Aramark UK offers a diverse, inclusive workplace and opportunities within a global organisation.