Sous Chef — Creative Menus, Growth Path & Great Benefits

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

Job summary

A leading service provider in catering is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation. You’ll manage stock control and hygiene, oversee menu changes, and respond to customer feedback to enhance our services. The ideal candidate should have qualifications in culinary arts, experience in supervision, and a passion for exceptional food and service as well as a commitment to maintaining a positive and safe work environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Supporting creation of new menus.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Ensuring hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervision experience

Computer literate

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading service provider in catering is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation. You’ll manage stock control and hygiene, oversee menu changes, and respond to customer feedback to enhance our services. The ideal candidate should have qualifications in culinary arts, experience in supervision, and a passion for exceptional food and service as well as a commitment to maintaining a positive and safe work environment.