Sous Chef

Bartlett-Mitchell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An annual day off for your birthday

Masterclasses with Michelin-starredChe

Fully funded development courses (2-7)

Discounts and cashback across outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday – paid charity day off

Free lunch daily

Mental Health Charter App access

Enhanced parental leave

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Grandparent leave

Job summary

Bartlett-Mitchell is recruiting a Sous Chef to support catering operations across Zones 1 to 3. You will produce, develop, and manage food to meet high standards and targets, stepping in for the Head Chef when required.

You will explore new ideas, assist with menu planning, and drive improvements while maintaining strong customer focus and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• C&G 706 1 & 2 or equivalent qualifications.
• NVQ or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Food Safety Level 2 and Health & Safety certificates required.
• COSHH and HACCP knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop high-standard food within time and financial targets.
• Cover Head Chef duties when required and contribute new initiatives.
• Research ideas, menu planning and food trend engagement.
• Communicate effectively to promote team spirit and company culture.
• Learn continuously by attending workshops and forums.

Education

C&G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

Food Safety Level 2

Health and Safety awareness

COSHH & HACCP knowledge

2 years' experience in a similar size operation

Tools

Food safety compliance

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team.

This is a Sous Chef position to support our catering operations across Zones 1 to 3. Transport costs are covered after successful probation of 3 months.

Producing and developing the highest standard of food within the required time and financial targets, you’ll step into the Head Chef’s shoes when required. You also have ideas of your own, and will be keen to develop new initiatives to improve standards.

Enthusiastic about food, you’ll research innovative ideas and contribute to all areas of food production, from menu planning capturing food trends, to delighting our customers. An effective communicator, you’re a professional who promotes team spirit, company culture and can switch the speed of your work when the business needs you to. With a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning by attending workshops and forums. And while your kitchen management skills may be at a basic level, you’re ready to improve and grow.

With relevant experience and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent, you’ll have Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2, and be confident in your working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP. 2 years’ experience working in in a similar size operation would be an advantage, along with some experience in supervising others. bartlett mitchell are committed to supporting your future career and training options.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!


• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.


• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.


• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.


• Cycle-to-work scheme.


• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.


• Free lunch every workday!


• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.


• Enhanced parental leave benefits.


• Paid leave for fertility treatments.


• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website

Compensation: To be discussed