Sous Chef

Signature; Reigate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £17.00 per hour

Full time day shifts

Annual leave 30+ days

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance

Blue Light discount

Refer A Friend bonus

Purple Heart Award

Career development

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Sous Chef in Reigate to support the Head Chef in a busy, premium kitchen. You will ensure every dish is nutritious and restaurant-quality, while guiding the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef with mentorship and hands-on leadership.

You will contribute to menu development with creativity and passion, bringing a calm, proactive approach to a high-volume environment in a luxury care setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a kitchen is preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services required.
• Supervisory experience and COSHH awareness are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as second in command to the Head Chef and ensure meals are nutritious and restaurant-quality.
• Develop and support Chef de Partie and Commis Chef with leadership and coaching.
• Assist the Head Chef in reviewing and updating the menu with creativity and passion.

Skills

Kitchen management

Supervisory experience

Food safety

COSHH awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 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 £17.00 per hour
• Shift times: 07:00-15:30, 10:00-18:00 and 12:00-20:00. Alternate weekends required.
• Full time Day shifts available
• 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.