Sous Chef

Enhance Catering; Reigate, Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Workplace pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Staff recognition scheme

Ongoing training and career developm

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study support

Long-service awards

Job summary

The Evolve Group UK is recruiting a Sous Chef for a luxury care and nursing home in Reigate. Working with the Head Chef, you will be second in command, overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring high standards of meals and service.

This full‑time role offers day shifts, competitive hourly pay of £17–£19, and benefits including free meals, pension, life cover, and staff recognition. Alternate weekends and routine training support career development.

Qualifications

• 5 years' professional kitchen experience
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food Hygiene, Catering or a similar qualification
• Previous supervisory or Sous Chef experience
• Knowledge of COSHH and food safety procedures
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy kitchen
• A positive, professional and proactive approach

Responsibilities

• Preparing and producing high-quality, nutritious meals to a restaurant standard
• Supporting the Head Chef with menu development and seasonal changes
• Supervising and developing junior members of the kitchen team
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Helping to manage the kitchen during busy service periods
• Ensuring consistently high standards of food presentation and quality

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Supervisory experience

COSHH knowledge

NVQ Level 2/3

Education

NVQ L2/3

Job description

Sous Chef – Reigate

£17.00 - £19.00 per hour | Full-Time | Day Shifts | Alternate Weekends

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a luxury care and nursing home in Reigate, for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join their well-equipped kitchen team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef looking for a stable, full-time role with excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will be second in command and play a key role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and producing high-quality, nutritious meals to a restaurant standard
• Supporting the Head Chef with menu development and seasonal changes
• Supervising and developing junior members of the kitchen team
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Helping to manage the kitchen during busy service periods
• Ensuring consistently high standards of food presentation and quality

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a confident and experienced chef who is passionate about food and enjoys working as part of a team.

You should have:

• Around 5 years' professional kitchen experience
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene, Catering or a similar qualification
• Previous supervisory or Sous Chef experience
• Knowledge of COSHH and food safety procedures
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy kitchen
• A positive, professional and proactive approach

Hours & Benefits

• £17.00 per hour - £19.00 per hour
• Full-time day shifts
• Shift patterns: 07:00–15:30 / 10:00–18:00 / 12:00–20:00
• Alternate weekends required
• Up to 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shifts of 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Blue Light discount scheme
• £50 Refer a Friend voucher + up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Study support
• Long-service awards and more