Sous Chef

Eurest; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Melton Mowbray is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join their team on a full-time basis. The role involves preparing high-quality food, managing kitchen operations, and leading a motivated team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate culinary excellence, have strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for delivering great-tasting food in a supportive kitchen environment. This position offers career development and the opportunity to work with fresh, top-quality ingredients.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills to create a positive work environment.
• Ability to manage budgets and meet financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Manage stock control and food waste.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene and maintain standards.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full‑time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top‑quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role that can offer both work‑life balance and career development, we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full‑time (Days)
• Tues: Full‑time (Days)
• Weds: Full‑time (Days)
• Thurs: Full‑time (Days)
• Fri: Full‑time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

What you need to know before applying

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Ordering food, managing stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional time‑keeping and reliability
• Passionate about great‑tasting food

About Eurest

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet‑positive catering. At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!