Sous Chef

Compass Group PLC; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to create exceptional food experiences. In this full-time role, you will work with a passionate team to prepare high-quality dishes while ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will be innovative and creative, passionate about food, and have the ability to work under pressure while delivering outstanding culinary experiences. Competitive pay and numerous perks are offered, highlighting the company’s commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including dental and optical

Exclusive discounts for entertainment and health

Pension scheme and life assurance

23 days plus bank holidays off

Ongoing training and career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment as a Chef or Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene standards is essential.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Improve food service and maintain hygiene standards.
• Support the team in budgeting and financial targets.

Skills

Creativity in culinary presentations

Ability to work under pressure

Exceptional timekeeping

Passion for food

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations – Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great‑tasting food

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 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 which 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.

Benefits

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products