Sous Chef - Basingstoke

Eurest; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a Sous Chef in Basingstoke, where you'll craft exceptional dishes and support a dynamic culinary team. This role offers a chance to showcase your culinary passion while enjoying competitive pay and excellent benefits, including ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Meal provided while on duty

28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays

Financial wellbeing programmes

Free annual healthcare check

Discounted health cash plan

Pension scheme and life assurance

Holiday purchase and Sharebuy schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition awards

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Sous Chef level.
• Experience in hospitality and events.
• Strong teamwork skills and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support hospitality and event functions.
• Step in for head chef during absences.
• Assist in creating and compiling weekly menus.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Teamwork

Adaptability

Innovation

Job description

Sous Chef - Basingstoke

Shift Pattern: 5 over 7 days, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,383 per annum

Join Our Culinary Team!

Are you a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef eager to showcase your skills and creativity? Join our dedicated catering team in Basingstoke, where you'll craft exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by balancing culinary passion with career development within the UK’s leading food service company.

What You’ll Do:

• Support hospitality and event functions
• Step in for the head chef during absences to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Assist in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus
• Share responsibility for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards
• Maintain high standards of food quality and customer service
• Collaborate with the head chef to manage kitchen areas and team performance

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience at Sous Chef level, demonstrating culinary expertise and leadership
• Experience in hospitality and events
• A passion for innovation and creating remarkable dishes
• Strong teamwork skills and collaboration abilities
• Ability to adapt and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for continual learning and improvement
• Professionalism aligned with high standards and values

Benefits:

• A meal provided while on duty
• 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Financial wellbeing programmes and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva DigiCare - free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - discounted health cash plan covering dental, optical, and medical treatments for you and your family
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Holiday purchase and Sharebuy schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition awards, including 'Be a Star' peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee-led networks for support and development
• Access to the Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) for discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping
• Vodafone discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

As part of Compass Group, you'll have opportunities to grow your career with industry leaders, enjoying competitive pay, excellent perks, and development prospects.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves and have equal opportunities for advancement. We celebrate diversity as a driver of innovation and excellence, enabling our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential.