Sous Chef

Pow Food | BCorp, Nutrition-led Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pow Food | BCorp, Nutrition-led Catering in Greater London is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food and smooth kitchen operations. You will lead the team during service, maintain hygiene standards, and assist with menu development while ensuring efficient production across all areas.

You will manage stock, ordering, and scheduling, mentor junior staff, and help foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistent execution
• Flexible, reliable and team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
• Oversee food preparation and service to ensure consistency and quality
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety
• Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier management
• Help manage kitchen scheduling and team organisation
• Train, mentor and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants
• Ensure allergen procedures and food safety standards are followed at all times
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish planning
• Monitor waste and support cost control initiatives
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the Head Chef’s absence

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Fast-paced leadership

Organization

Communication

Team-oriented

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and organised Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food and kitchen operations. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role within the kitchen, helping manage daily service, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, supporting junior team members and ensuring efficient preparation and execution across all areas of production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
• Oversee food preparation and service to ensure consistency and quality
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety
• Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier management
• Help manage kitchen scheduling and team organisation
• Train, mentor and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants
• Ensure allergen procedures and food safety standards are followed at all times
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish planning
• Monitor waste and support cost control initiatives
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the Head Chef’s absence

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistent execution
• Flexible, reliable and team-oriented attitude

Desirable

• Experience in high-volume workplace catering, contract catering or events
• Knowledge of nutrition, allergens and dietary requirements
• Food safety certification

9 hours shifts between 6am - 7pm

Salary: Starting from £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.