Senior Sous Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Northwood; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holidays

Training and development

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for Northwood HQ to lead kitchen shifts, coordinate a busy team, and ensure high-quality service across breakfast and lunch periods. You’ll manage up to 300 meals per service, uphold allergen guidelines, and support a dynamic kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, organisational excellence, and a balance between pace and quality, with a Monday–Friday pattern and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• A culinary qualification is required.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts in the Head Chef’s absence, producing meals during peak times.
• Motivate, organise, and support the wider team to deliver smooth, efficient service.
• Prepare dishes to spec with full understanding of menu and allergen requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Pressure management

Allergen awareness

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Reach for Remarkable

Senior Sous Chef - Step into a Role That Truly Makes a Difference

Location: Northwood HQ, HA6 3HP Salary: £36,336.76 Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours/week, mainly Mon - Fri with occasional weekends Shifts: between 0600-2030

Aramark UK are on the lookout for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our buzzing team at Northwood HQ - a site with three busy kitchens and a whole lot of variety. No two days are ever the same, and if you’re looking for a culinary role that brings excitement and work-life balance, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why this role is special

At Northwood, you’ll help lead a high performing kitchen where pace, teamwork, and creativity come together. You’ll provide leadership to the kitchen team, maintaining operational efficiency while developing staff and driving continuous improvement, producing up to 300 meals at a time and keeping service running smoothly. Organisation, calmness under pressure, and a passion for great food are key.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of our work, you must:

• Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Be able to pass full security vetting and an enhanced DBS check

A rare schedule in hospitality: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, with hours typically Monday-Fri, shifts between 0600-2030, overseeing Lunch & Dinner service - giving you your later evenings back. One weekend per month required.

Benefits and Perks

• Free on-site parking & free transport to local train stations
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, EAP, supermarket, and retail discounts
• Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holidays (with the option to buy more!)
• Fantastic training and development, including apprenticeships
• A culture that promotes from within - real career progression awaits.

What you’ll do:

• Lead kitchen shifts in the Head Chef’s absence, producing up to 1000 meals during peak times
• Motivate, organise, and support the wider team to deliver smooth, efficient service
• Prepare dishes to spec with full understanding of menu and allergen requirements

You’ll thrive here if you have:

• A relevant culinary qualification
• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready for the next step
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure
• The required residency, right to work, and ability to pass security vetting

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [e-mail].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

Job reference: 665519.