Relief Sous Chef

Gather & Gather UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned catering company is seeking a Relief Sous Chef for their operations in London. The role involves crafting menus that cater to client needs and ensuring food quality and presentation meet high standards. Responsibilities also include effective communication with team members to facilitate seamless service, especially during peak hours or special events. Benefits include personal development opportunities, life assurance, pension schemes, and more. Joining this vibrant team means being part of a culture that values people at its core.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in menu creation and understanding client needs.
• Ability to produce high-quality food consistently.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with staff.

Responsibilities

• Invent and create menus that resonate with client needs.
• Produce food in a timely manner for smooth service.
• Ensure food presentation is appealing and 'picture perfect'.
• Assist in developing new food concepts and service styles.
• Communicate requirements for planned menus and order ingredients.

Skills

Menu creation

Timely food production

Attention to detail

Communication

Driving

Job description

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together.

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Relief Sous Chef to join our team in London.

Location: Various sites around London, Mileage Covered

Rate of Pay: £38,480 per annum, Overtime paid at 1.5 premium

Working Pattern: Predominately Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 07:00am – 15:30pm, Some weekend work & evening availability for occasional hospitality events

Key Responsibilities

• To invent and create menus that are in line with client and customer needs
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• To enjoy the food you produce and ensure they are ‘picture perfect’ every time
• To assist in developing and producing new service styles and food concepts
• To communicate with the relevant parties requirements for planned menus and order necessary ingredients
• Must be able to drive to the following locations: W1T 4JD, TN163BN, RH109QN, NW9 5BG, WC2N 5EH, WD17 1TX, SW1W0SR, SW1P 4DR

What’s in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme