Sous Chef - Kimbolton

Chartwells; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sous Chef, where you will play a vital role in food production for various events while managing a team. This position offers an excellent balance of work and life, along with opportunities for personal growth and creativity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP access and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and exercise classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Strong English language and computer skills required.
• Proven track record of high performance in a culinary role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to required standards.
• Manage stock and waste control while ensuring hygiene compliance.
• Collaborate with onsite leadership for effective operations.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Commercial acumen

Organization

Job description

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

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year.

What you'll be doing:

As a Sous Chef, you'll plan, prepare, cook, and present food to the required standards. You'll manage stock and waste control, ensure hygiene and health & safety compliance, and collaborate with the onsite leadership team.

If you're passionate about using fresh ingredients and seek a role balancing work, life, and career growth, apply now!

More about the role:

• Take a hands-on approach to food production for pupils, staff, hospitality, and events
• Innovate and develop menus, staying current with food trends
• Adhere to health & nutritional guidelines
• Possess strong English language and computer skills
• Motivate and develop your team
• Be a great team player

Who you are:

• Creative and innovative
• Enthusiastic, motivational, and committed to excellence
• Organised with good judgment and prioritisation skills
• Respected by others
• Flexible with a positive attitude
• Proven track record of high performance
• Strong commercial acumen
• Capable of monitoring and challenging process use
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Passionate about food

About Us

Part of Compass, we serve in around 6,000 venues, helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections. Join us for a rewarding career with industry-leading pay, perks, and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1606/43343001/52744917/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We value your unique talents and backgrounds, and aim to create a culture of respect and opportunity.