Sous Chef - Cambridge

Compass Group UK; Milton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Weekday schedule

Daytime hours

Work-life balance

Job summary

Compass Group UK, through Eurest, is seeking a talented Sous Chef in Cambridge to deliver high-quality meals in a professional setting.

You will support the Head Chef, manage daily kitchen operations and deputise when required, contributing to excellent customer experiences with fresh, well-presented dishes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, ideally at Sous Chef level or higher.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Good stock management and accurate ordering knowledge.
• Solid understanding of food safety, allergens and health and safety procedures.
• Polite, professional manner with customer-facing skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver breakfast, lunch and hospitality services as part of the kitchen team.
• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deputise for the Head Chef during absences and maintain standards.
• Manage stock levels, monitor usage and assist with stock control.
• Place orders and ensure ingredients are available when needed.
• Complete allergen information accurately and ensure safe food preparation/serving.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards in line with Compass requirements.
• Support the team during busy services and ensure great food and service.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and efficient.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Stock management

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Customer engagement

Job description

Sous Chef - Cambridge
Salary: £35,496 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm

Bring your passion for great food to Eurest!

Are you a talented and enthusiastic chef looking for your next opportunity? Eurest is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our team in Cambridge, helping deliver fantastic food and hospitality in a professional workplace environment.

This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys working with fresh food, takes pride in high standards and loves creating a positive experience for customers. You'll be a key part of the kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef and helping ensure every service runs smoothly.

With a Monday to Friday working pattern and daytime hours, you'll also enjoy a great work-life balance, with your evenings and weekends free!

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and delivering breakfast, lunch and hospitality services as part of the kitchen team.
• Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Deputising for the Head Chef during periods of absence and helping maintain consistent standards.
• Managing stock levels, monitoring usage and supporting stock control.
• Placing orders and ensuring ingredients and supplies are available when needed.
• Completing allergen information accurately and ensuring food is prepared and served safely.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards in line with Compass requirements.
• Supporting the team during busy services and ensuring customers receive great food and friendly service.
• Helping maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, organised and confident working in a busy kitchen environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, preferably at Sous Chef or a similar level.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to your work.
• Good stock management and ordering knowledge.
• Computer literacy and confidence completing kitchen administration.
• A good understanding of food safety, allergens and health and safety procedures.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and find solutions when challenges arise.
• A polite, professional manner and excellent customer engagement skills.
• A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

What's in it for you?

• £35,496 per annum
• Monday to Friday working.
• Daytime hours of 6:30am – 3:00pm.
• Evenings and weekends free.
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills and deputise for the Head Chef.
• The chance to be part of Eurest, delivering great food and hospitality every day.