Senior Sous Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality and events sector is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to manage culinary operations across multiple venues. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring exceptional food quality and service. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen teams, overseeing food preparation for events, and assisting in menu development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in catering or hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills to manage multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in food production across multiple locations.
• Supervise kitchen teams, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Oversee food prep for events like weddings and corporate functions.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing culinary operations across multiple catering venues for our thriving events client. This role is ideal for a dynamic and organized individual who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments and can lead diverse kitchen teams to deliver exceptional food quality and service consistency across events and sites.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Chef in planning and executing food production across multiple locations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Supervise and lead kitchen teams across sites, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee food prep and execution for events such as weddings, corporate functions, and large-scale banquets.
• Assist in menu development and seasonal updates in line with client needs and dietary trends.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and coordinate deliveries across multiple locations to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Step in to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef or Executive Chef.
• Conduct site visits and kitchen checks to ensure operational excellence at every venue.
• Support in cost control and food waste reduction, working within budget and GP targets.

Requirements:

• 2+ years proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in catering, banqueting, or multi-site hospitality operations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple teams simultaneously
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP procedures
• Experience with high-volume service and event catering
• Flexible and mobile – able to travel between sites as required in central london

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Hospitality and Events Services

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