Sous Chef

Signature; Reigate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in Reigate is looking for a talented Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in maintaining high-quality meal standards. You will lead kitchen operations, manage team members, and contribute creatively to the menu development. The role requires at least 5 years of kitchen experience and relevant qualifications. Competitive pay starting at £16.50 per hour, along with excellent benefits, makes this an attractive opportunity for passionate culinary professionals.

Benefits

Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Life Assurance Scheme

'Blue Light' discount scheme

Ongoing career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen.
• Ability to manage and develop team members.
• Passion for creating nutritious, restaurant-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen running smoothly as second in command.
• Ensure meals meet nutrition and quality standards.
• Assist Head Chef in developing the menu.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Creativity

Knowledge of COSHH

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services

Job description

Use your experience and passion for amazing food, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Sous Chef. You'll take on an important role in a superbly-equipped kitchen at our luxury care and nursing home in Reigate.

What Signature Offer

• From £16.50 per hour, up to £18.00 per hour
• Full Time Hours - 40 hours per week
• Shift Times: 07:00am - 15:30pm, 10.00am - 18.00pm ad 12:00pm - 20:00pm
• We require you to be flexible for alternate weekends
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 'Blue Light' discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Train - Reigatenearest train station
• Walking - 0.9 milesfrom nearest train station
• Driving - M25 from nearest motorway / bypass

Your Role at Signature

As Sous Chef you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our busy kitchen running smoothly. Second in command to the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for ensuring every meal that leaves the kitchen is nutritious and restaurant quality.

You’ll manage and develop the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef, sharing your experience and knowledge.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

With 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services, you know your way around a kitchen. Supervisory experience, awareness of COSHH, and a cool head, even in a hot kitchen, are a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.