Sous Chef

Compass Group; Charlton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major catering company is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to work at a sports training ground in Charlton. The role involves assisting in meal preparation, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring food compliance with dietary guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in a professional kitchen, understand the nutritional needs of athletes, and possess strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Recognition schemes

Access to discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef role or equivalent.
• Experience within a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of nutrition in a sports setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing meals.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure compliance with dietary requirements and guidelines.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and team leadership abilities

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Understanding of nutrition and dietary needs

Education

Food hygiene certification

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

Job Vacancy: Sous Chef

Location: Charlton Athletic FC Training Ground, New Eltham

Contract Type: Full-Time (5 days out of 7)

Working Hours: Primarily daytime shifts; flexibility required

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum

Charlton Athletic Football Club is seeking a professional and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary team at the club's training ground in New Eltham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a high‑performance environment, supporting the nutritional and dietary needs of elite athletes and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of high‑quality, performance‑led meals
• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
• Ensure all food is prepared in line with dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Support inventory management, ordering, and stock rotation
• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff as required

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef role or equivalent within a professional kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs, particularly within a sports or health‑focused setting
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership abilities
• Food hygiene certification and relevant culinary qualifications

Benefits

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering daysProfessional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

About Us

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 enjoy competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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!