Sous Chef

Compass Group; Wembley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Wembley seeks a skilled Sous Chef for their catering team. Enjoy sociable hours with no weekend shifts and a competitive salary of £43,555. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food. Join us to enhance your career in a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Access to Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef role within a hospitality or contract catering environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A genuine passion for food and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff to ensure high standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist with menu planning and development.
• Manage stock and ordering where required.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Food presentation

Flexibility to work evenings

Job description

Sous Chef – Hospitality Catering
Location: Near Bank Station
Hours: 06:30 AM to 2:30 PM, including two to three evenings per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday only
Salary: £43,555 per year

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our hospitality catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys early starts, is passionate about food, and wants a better work-life balance with no weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff to ensure high standards
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards
• Assist with menu planning and development
• Manage stock and ordering where required

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef role within a hospitality or contract catering environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• A genuine passion for food and presentation
• Flexibility to work two to three evenings a week as part of a weekday schedule

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of £43,555
• Sociable working hours with no weekends
• Opportunities for career development
• A supportive and professional working environment

We ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK\'s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1109/93641001/52727918/SU #RA Group

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!