School Sous Chef: Creative Kitchen Leader with Growth Path

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is seeking a Sous Chef to lead on-site food preparation, stock control and high hygiene standards within our client sites. You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the highest food quality and customer satisfaction.

We value passion for great food, team leadership, and flexibility in scheduling. Experience in a similar chef role and a valid Food Hygiene certificate are essential, with a driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have experience supervising a team.
• Have experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have a flexible approach to working.
• Over 21 and able to drive.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations.

Skills

Passion for food

Team supervision

Customer service

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Chartwells Independent is seeking a Sous Chef to lead on-site food preparation, stock control and high hygiene standards within our client sites. You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the highest food quality and customer satisfaction.

We value passion for great food, team leadership, and flexibility in scheduling. Experience in a similar chef role and a valid Food Hygiene certificate are essential, with a driving licence preferred.