Retail Junior Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised meals

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways

MyLearning

Digital GP

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Share discounts with family

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a passionate Retail Sous Chef to join our dynamic retail catering team, delivering high-quality, freshly prepared food in a fast-paced yet supportive environment. You will support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise junior staff, and help maintain food safety and hygiene standards in a contract catering setting.

This Junior Sous Chef role offers exposure to high-volume service and a clear development path within a structured team, with

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations
• Prepare and present fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard
• Supervise and motivate junior kitchen staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards
• Assist with menu development, stock control, and reordering
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen

Job description

Are you a passionate Retail Sous Chef seeking a better work–life balance? Join our dynamic retail catering team, where you’ll help deliver high-quality, freshly prepared food in a fast-paced yet supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and present fresh, seasonal dishes to a consistently high standard
• Supervise, support, and motivate junior kitchen team members
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Assist with menu development, stock control, and ordering
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef looking to develop their skills within contract catering. You’ll gain exposure to high-volume retail service while progressing your culinary career in a structured and supportive team environment.

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Subsidised meals
• Subsidised gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!