Sous Chef

DO & CO AG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-Site Free Meals

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO AG in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and ensure the delivery of high-quality luxury airline catering. The successful candidate will lead the team, maintain food quality standards, and manage production schedules.

Candidates should have previous Sous Chef experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for high-end cuisine. This role offers on-site work, competitive salary, and exceptional career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Role model ability with a large team.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef.
• Confidence in leading the department.
• Passion for high-end cuisine and exceptional service.
• Professional attitude and well presented.
• Ability to drive change and support initiatives.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong mentoring and motivational skills.
• Clear communicator in written and verbal English.
• Expertise in operations improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Kitchen team and ensure quality products.
• Lead the team in the Chef's absence.
• Plan production and maintain DO & CO quality.
• Establish recipes that align with pricing.
• Ensure adherence to all legal requirements.
• Perform quality control checks on products.
• Build relationships with all departments.
• Drive team performance and development.
• Celebrate team successes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

High-end cuisine

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Experience as a Sous Chef

Job description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one‑of‑a‑kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first‑class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

• Working closely with the Executive Chef team to ensure that consistent quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards as well designing, developing, and presenting new menu designs as per the customers’ needs
• Day to day managing and supporting of the Kitchen team with all internal employee relations, agency usage and recording of cost/hours as well as the overall operation
• Being a role model, ready to roll up your sleeves and the lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef to deal with a hands‑on approach to ensure effective dispatch of all flights with accurate specifications
• Instilling a culture of job pride and ownership and motivate the team to have the ability to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last‑minute changes to production
• Planning production to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations as set by the Quality Assurance team
• Establishing production of recipes that align with the set pricing structure and customer budget as well as controlling food costs
• Forward, strategic thinking leader always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO (OTIF performance is maintained)
• Ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirements
• Constantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on raw materials and finished products
• To build and maintain excellent working relationships with all departments, ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service that elevates the DO & CO reputation and any highlighted problems have an implemented solution
• Defining systems of working to ensure quality of product, problems are resolved with solutions and continuous improvement initiatives are instigated
• Driving success by proactively managing team performance, provide development and succession planning opportunities
• Taking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate successes as a family

Qualifications

• Role model ability, leading a large team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our customers the best service with a problem‑solving mentality
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef
• Confidence in taking the lead as at times you will be required to manage the department
• Passion for high‑end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service
• Well presented, professional individual with a can‑do, positive attitude that indulges in team success
• The ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies in order to gain optimal results
• Meticulous attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track solutions
• Build strong relationships with the team, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best
• You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed
• Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our customers and the DO & CO family
• Have a great understanding and working knowledge of Operations and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands‑on approach

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• On‑site role
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On‑Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in‑house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.