Sous Chef - Birmingham

Chartwells Independent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a driven Sous Chef for weekdays only at its Rednal, Birmingham kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and help shape menus in a fast-paced environment with varied service formats.

The role offers a chance to mentor junior chefs, maintain high hygiene standards, and contribute to a vibrant, quality-focused kitchen culture with potential for development.

Qualifications

• Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with quality-focused kitchen experience.
• Love for food that’s nourishing and exciting, with modern techniques and bold flavours.
• Strong organizational skills for rosters, prep lists and stockroom management.
• Passion for developing others and leading by example.
• Sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in delivering flavourful, consistent, visually appealing dishes across service formats.
• Help shape menus with quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture championing culinary standards.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation for smooth operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and presentation standards.
• Support mentoring and development of junior chefs within the brigade.

Skills

Senior Chef de Partie

Sous Chef

Food safety

Menu development

Stock control

Team leadership

Job description

Sous Chef - Weekdays only!
Location:Rednal, Birmingham
Working Pattern:Monday to Friday, shift patterns ranging from 6am to 3pm, flexibility required.
Salary:Up to £15.24 per hour, depending on experience

This role is being recruited for a 1st September start date.

Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?

We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food to join our 14fortyteam at Compass Group UK & Ireland Head Office in Birmingham. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Head Chef with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example.

From fuelling early risers with crafted breakfasts to delivering a high‑volume lunchtime offering in a newly refurbished restaurant at the business’ head office, this role offers real variety. You’ll support a skilled brigade of chefs, contribute to menu development, and bring consistency, energy, and attention to detail across busy service periods, hospitality, and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering food that’s full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats, from wholesome grab and go to elegant plated dishes.
• Stay curious – help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
• Support training, mentoring, and the development of junior chefs within the brigade.

What you’ll bring to the table

• A confident Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
• A love for food that’s both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
• Strong organisational skills – you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
• A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.

Hungry for more?
We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands‑on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

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!

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