Sous Chef

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join their passionate team. This full-time role offers a chance to create exceptional culinary experiences while supporting a positive kitchen environment. You will prepare delicious food, manage stock, and maintain hygiene standards, all while striving for excellence. If you are innovative, enjoy working with fresh ingredients, and value work-life balance and career development, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that invests in its people and celebrates individuality, making a real impact in the culinary world.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on quality food preparation.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Support the team with ordering, stock control, and maintaining hygiene.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication

Team Management

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Degree

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 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.

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

Job Reference: com/0804/93483001/52569255/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!