Senior Sous Chef – Lead High-Volume Contract Catering

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Weekends off

Exposure to staff dining, hospitality,

Events

Large kitchen team

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Sous Chef for a busy corporate dining operation in Central London. The role involves leading a high-volume kitchen servicing staff dining, hospitality and events, with a brigade of over 10 and a 40-hour week.

You'll work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen operations, develop menus and ensure quality during peak services, while controlling stock, costs and waste and training junior chefs. Permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a busy kitchen.
• Proven ability to develop varied menus for large groups.
• Strong organisational and hands-on management in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Head Chef to manage daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and support chefs across sections.
• Maintain quality and consistency during busy services.
• Oversee ordering, stock, food costs and waste.
• Take responsibility for kitchen when Head Chef is away.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume catering

Menu development

Organisational skills

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Sous Chef for a busy corporate dining operation in Central London. The role involves leading a high-volume kitchen servicing staff dining, hospitality and events, with a brigade of over 10 and a 40-hour week.

You'll work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen operations, develop menus and ensure quality during peak services, while controlling stock, costs and waste and training junior chefs. Permanent position.