Sous Chef

Aramark; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Sous Chef for St. James Palace, responsible for shift management and food production. Ideal candidates will have relevant culinary qualifications and proven experience, bringing leadership and organization to a high-pressure environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Staff meal offered during shifts

Access to MyStaffShop discounts

Life assurance and pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years on the job experience as a Sous or Senior CDP.
• Experience managing food production and team operations.

Responsibilities

• Running shifts and guiding the team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Managing food levels to minimize waste and ensuring stock is managed properly.

Skills

Organisation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team at St. James Palace, Royal Guardroom.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shifts when the Head Chef is not present, producing between 15 - 25 meals per service. You will need to be well organised and be able to work well under pressure.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements:you must have been a UK resident for the past 5 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Shifts are 8 hours, with the earliest start at 8:00 and latest finish at 22:00. There is flexibility within the rota to leave your evenings free - a rarity when you work within the culinary/hospitality sector.
• Hourly rate £16.50.
• Staff meal is offered while on shift.
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

• You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing up to 1000 meals at a time – so organisation and the ability to thrive under pressure is required!
• You will be organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised.
• You will be producing food in line with recipe sheets, and have full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information.
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage. You will also be placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage, alongside receiving deliveries, and ensuring they are stored correctly, and the FIFO method is followed.
• Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertaken any relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Relevant culinary qualification and at least 2 years on the job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP

A trade test will be required for the interview

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 566863.

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About Aramark UK

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom