Senior Sous Chef - Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar - Excel London

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join their team at Excel London. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,800 along with excellent benefits including healthcare, annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have culinary expertise and team leadership skills to create unforgettable dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Holidays and time off for family events

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior culinary role, ideally in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to train kitchen staff.
• Creative menu planning to enhance guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently and maintain high standards.
• Assist in menu development and cost control measures.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Menu creation

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Culinary tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Sous Chef - Excel London | Full-Time / Permanent

£40800 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

About Levy

Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world?s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events — from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London — we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

What you''ll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits:
  • 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave
  • Day off for your baby?s first birthday
  • Enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts:
  • Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
  • 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing:
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities:
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world?s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences — and shape the future of hospitality.

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1308/60105001/52756249/SU #Levy UK

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!