Sous Chef

BM Caterers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin-star masterclasses

Fully funded development courses

Discounts & cashback

Cycle-to-work

Freedom Friday

Free lunch

Mental Health App access

Parental leave benefits

Fertility leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support catering operations across Zones 1 to 3. Transport costs are covered after a successful 3-month probation.

You will produce and develop the highest standard of food within time and financial targets, stepping into the Head Chef’s role when needed and driving initiatives to improve standards.

Qualifications

• Requires C&G 706 1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Safety and Health & Safety certificates at level 2.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar size operation with supervising experience.
• COSHH and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop high-standard food within time and financial targets.
• Step into Head Chef’s shoes when required.
• Contribute to menu planning and food trend research.
• Promote team spirit and company culture; effective communicator.

Skills

Food safety level 2

HACCP knowledge

COSHH knowledge

2+ years supervisory exp

C&G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

Team leadership

Communication

Education

C&G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

Food Safety Level 2

Health & Safety Level 2

Tools

COSHH & HACCP 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 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