Part-Time Sous Chef: Creative Kitchen Leader & Growth

Compass Group UK; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a part-time Sous Chef to join Eurest’s culinary team in a busy kitchen. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting the team in delivering innovative food concepts to clients daily.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of thriving under pressure, and passionate about using fresh ingredients to drive guest satisfaction. The position supports work-life balance with a 28-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef and ability to lead a kitchen team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining hygiene standards.
• Passion for using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service.
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported.
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets.
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Quality focus

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a part-time Sous Chef to join Eurest’s culinary team in a busy kitchen. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting the team in delivering innovative food concepts to clients daily.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of thriving under pressure, and passionate about using fresh ingredients to drive guest satisfaction. The position supports work-life balance with a 28-hour week.