Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality catering company in the City of Westminster seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary of £43,555 and sociable working hours with no weekends. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in daily operations, lead kitchen staff, and maintain high food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and a passion for food presentation, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef role within hospitality or contract catering.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Genuine passion for food and presentation required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff to ensure high standards.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food presentation

Team management

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our hospitality catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys early starts, is passionate about food, and wants a better work‑life balance with no weekend shifts.

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen operations
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff to ensure high standards
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards
• Assist with menu planning and development
• Manage stock and ordering where required

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef role within a hospitality or contract catering environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• A genuine passion for food and presentation
• Flexibility to work two to three evenings a week as part of a weekday schedule

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive annual salary of £43,555. Sociable working hours with no weekends.

• Opportunities for career development
• A supportive and professional working environment
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes for growth
• Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and others
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spendings across a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• Share all discounts and offers with friends and families