Sous Chef

Gather & Gather; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary service provider in London seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to join the team at Charlton Athletic Football Club. This role supports elite athletes through high-quality meal preparation, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with dietary needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in professional kitchens, a strong understanding of nutrition, and excellent leadership skills. Benefits include personal development opportunities, life assurance, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy access

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef role or equivalent within a professional kitchen.
• Strong understanding of sports nutrition and dietary needs.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in meal preparation and delivery.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Understanding of nutrition

Education

Culinary qualifications

Food hygiene certification

Job description

Overview

Charlton Athletic Football Club is seeking a professional and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary team at the club's training ground in New Eltham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a high-performance environment, supporting the nutritional and dietary needs of elite athletes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of high-quality, performance-led meals
• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
• Ensure all food is prepared in line with dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Support inventory management, ordering, and stock rotation
• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff as required

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef role or equivalent within a professional kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs, particularly within a sports or health-focused setting
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership abilities
• Food hygiene certification and relevant culinary qualifications

Benefits

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers