Sous Chef - Chertsey

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health check

Mental health support

Exclusive benefits

Career development

Referral bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is recruiting a Sous Chef for a full-time, 40-hours-per-week role, Monday to Friday, days. You will support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen brigade, maintain high standards and bring fresh ideas to the menu.

You will train and mentor the team, manage food quality, stock, and costs while upholding Food Hygiene and Safety standards. Join a collaborative hospitality environment across client sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Have experience as a Sous Chef, or as a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food.
• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive.
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships.
• Be able to work under pressure, with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and running the kitchen in their absence.
• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Leading and training the kitchen team, creating a kitchen where everyone feels supported.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service.
• Supporting with ordering, stock control, food waste and budgets.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Food passion

Team leadership

Communication

Safety-focused under pressure

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting a Sous Chef to join Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days. You'll be the head chef's right hand, leading the kitchen brigade, keeping standards high and bringing fresh ideas to the menu.

What you'll do

• Supporting the Head Chef and running the kitchen in their absence
• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Leading and training the kitchen team, creating a kitchen where everyone feels supported
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Supporting with ordering, stock control, food waste and budgets
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

Our ideal Sous Chef will

• Have experience as a Sous Chef, or as a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Be passionate about great-tasting food
• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Be able to work under pressure, with a safety-first mindset

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.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to 500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance