Sous Chef

AJ Group Services Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services company in South Kensington seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract catering, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for great food presentation. This role requires flexibility to meet operational needs and a dedication to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven background in contract catering or large-scale food service operations.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• A passion for delivering great food with attention to detail and presentation.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in planning and producing high-quality dishes.
• Develop menus that reflect seasonal ingredients.
• Maintain excellent stock control and GP management.
• Supervise and develop kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Sous Chef - Contract Catering

Location: South Kensington
Hours: Predominantly Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00, with occasional weekends and evenings

We're looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef with strong contract catering experience to join our culinary team. You'll support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, inspiring food across a range of services and events, ensuring exceptional standards, consistency, and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

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Support the Head Chef in planning and producing high-quality dishes for daily service, hospitality, and events.

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Develop menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and meet client expectations.

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Maintain excellent stock control, ordering, and GP management.

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Supervise and develop kitchen staff to maintain high performance and morale.

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Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and health & safety procedures.

About You

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Proven background in contract catering or large-scale food service operations.

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Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.

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A passion for delivering great food with attention to detail and presentation.

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Flexible and adaptable to meet operational needs.

If you're an enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you