Sous Chef

Wilson Vale; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Camden Town seeks a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead a team of talented chefs. The role demands creativity in menu design and strong leadership skills, with responsibilities including preparing high-quality, seasonal dishes. This position offers excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities within a fun and inspiring environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Craft-focused training programme

Paid bespoke training

Employee Assistance Programme

Monetary savings through employee benefits

Birthday off after 1 year of service

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• Sous Chef with experience in fine dining and team management.
• Ability to create and deliver seasonal menus.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and dish preparation.
• Manage and lead a brigade of chefs.
• Maintain high food quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Passion for food

Interpersonal skills

Job description

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week on a 7am to 3:30pm rota. There will be an occasional need for overtime to cover evening events. This will be agreed in advance, and all overtime will be paid at time-and-a-half. Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high‑end ethos throughout. We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate. As Sous Chef, you’ll bring creativity, passion, and precision to a kitchen where everything begins with fresh, seasonal produce. You’ll have the freedom to craft and deliver elegant fine dining menus while working closely with the team to produce a vibrant daily service of breakfast and lunch that includes a salad bar, deli counter, freshly baked goods, global cuisines, street‑style dishes, and onsite hospitality. Our chefs take pride in engaging with guests during service, so you’ll need to be confident, approachable, and professional at all times. You’ll play a key role in training, supporting, and developing your brigade to continually raise the bar and deliver food that reflects Wilson Vale’s high standards. We’re seeking a Sous Chef who thrives on responsibility, demonstrates strong leadership, and inspires a team of 12 talented chefs to achieve excellence every day.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all types of dishes.
• Be a strong leader with the ability to manage a brigade of talented chefs.
• Be able to train and develop your team supportively and professionally.
• Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world.
• Be able to interact and engage with people while the food is being served.

WILSON VALE PERKS

• Our working hours are some of the best you’ll find in catering – we are strong believers in work‑life balance.
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities.
• Craft Works – Free craft‑focused career development training programme.
• Paid training bespoke to you.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – your wellbeing is very important to us.
• Online employee benefits scheme – monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your birthday off every year after 1 year’s service.
• Enhanced maternity pay.

Equal Opportunities

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.

Contact

Apply: 01530 563 100