Sous Chef - Daytime - Contract Catering - Overtime Paid

Jubilee Catering Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Full-time Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and prepare bespoke meals in a state-of-the-art environment. You will cater for up to 500 meals daily, ensuring high standards and freshness. The role requires prior experience in contract catering or banqueting. Enjoy a favorable work-life balance with evenings off, competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 DOE, and benefits such as free parking and provided uniforms.

Benefits

Evenings off

Overtime paid

Free parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a catering environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals according to the clients' needs.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure high standards.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Experience in contract catering or banqueting

Ability to work with fresh produce

Job description

DAYTIME ONLY

A Sous Chef is required for an independent contract catering company. You and the team will be working with fresh produce completely bespoke to the clients needs. You will be working in a state‑of‑the‑art kitchen and catering for up to 500 meals a day—from sandwich platters to fine dining.

WORK LIFE BALANCE

Every evening off. A busy day here would be to come in an hour earlier rather than an hour longer. Majority of the time you will be finishing around 3 pm.

Sous Chef Snapshot

• Full‑time
• £35,000–£40,000 DOE
• 45 hours per week (5 out of 7)
• Overtime paid
• Christmas off
• Fresh food
• Day shifts
• Free parking
• Uniform provided
• Straight shifts

The ideal Sous Chef will be from a contract catering background or banqueting background due to the size and volume at this site.

If you are interested in this Sous Chef role near Birmingham or have any questions, please apply.