Sous Chef

Compass Group PLC; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, working with Eurest in Warrington, seeks an ambitious Sous Chef for a full-time role (37.5 hours/week). You’ll join a passionate team delivering exceptional food experiences and driving quality, hygiene and cost control in a busy kitchen.

You’ll be innovative, RELIABLE, and thrive under pressure, with a focus on using fresh ingredients and developing within a supportive, people-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate clearly.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food service.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where the team feels welcomed and supported.
• Support the team in delivering tasty food concepts to customers.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and reducing food waste.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene and safety compliance.
• Help manage budgets and meet financial targets.

Skills

Brilliant communicator

Relationship building

Timekeeping

Reliability

Passion for great-tasting food

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 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Could you bring your spark to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• 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 timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

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.

We're people-powered at Eurest

It?s an understatement to say that we?re passionate about what we do, which is why we?re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

Job Reference: com/1610/96224001/52839101/BU #Eurest

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!

• Job Reference com/1610/96224001/52839101/BU
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date 16 November, 2026
• Job Category Chefs
• Business Unit Eurest
• Location Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom