Sous Chef

Sodexo; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their culinary team in London. The role involves leading kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food service, and compliance with safety regulations. You should have at least 2 years of experience in high-volume settings and relevant qualifications. Additional perks include mental health support and a financial retirement plan.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef.
• Advantageous experience in Business & Industry.
• Experience in compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality food services daily.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Experience in high-volume environments

Strong IT skills

Customer focus

Service skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Job description

40 hours per week

Monday - Friday

£19.23 per hour

Complimentary meal provided while on shift

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Job Introduction

We are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. This role is perfect for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food experiences. You will support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation, and driving operational excellence.

What you'll do:

• Deliver high-quality food services daily, ensuring all menu items, cooking methods, and presentation meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and compliance with food safety, health & safety, and statutory regulations.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, optimising manpower, motivating the team, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to standard.
• Support the Head Chef in menu planning, introducing new concepts, cost control, and achieving budgeted sales and profitability targets.
• Conduct and participate in daily briefings, departmental meetings, and training sessions to maintain team performance and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, supply chain requirements, and auditing standards, consistently achieving high performance and safety scores.

What you bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef, ideally in high-volume environments.
• B&I (Business & Industry) experience advantageous.
• City & Guilds Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• Strong IT and communication skills.
• Experience in standards/compliance-driven environments.
• Demonstrated customer focus and service skills.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day

Join us as a Sous Chef and elevate your culinary career to the next level!