Retail Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Camden Town is seeking a passionate Retail Sous Chef. You will support the Head Chef while preparing high-quality seasonal dishes and leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your culinary career within a supportive environment. Benefits include subsidized meals, gym membership, and various discounts.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to prepare and present dishes to a high standard.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and present fresh, seasonal dishes.
• Lead and motivate junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist with menu planning and stock control.

Skills

Passion for food

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate Retail Sous Chef looking for a better work-life balance? Join our dynamic retail catering team, delivering high-quality food in a fast-paced but supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Prepare and present fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard
• Lead and motivate junior kitchen staff
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met
• Assist with menu planning, stock control, and ordering
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen at all times

Company and Culture

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career in contract catering. 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!

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 workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Benefits

• 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