Sous Chef - London

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

Job summary

A leading catering provider in the UK seeks a skilled Sous Chef. You will prepare high-quality meals, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, relevant qualifications, and a passion for good food and customer service. Enjoy a work/life balance with a contract for 46 weeks annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including free meals and wellness classes.

Benefits

Free meals

Great work/life balance (Term Time Only)

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to oversee and implement menu changes.
• Competence in food handling and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and present food to company standards.
• Monitor inventories to maintain stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervisory experience

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Great work/life balance with Term Time Only - 46 weeks per year
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 out of 7 days

Chartwells Independents is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service.

We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage.

What you'll be doing:

As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards. You will work closely with our leadership team on site.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Please note: this role is contracted to 46 weeks per year

Job Reference: com/1301/47514001/52784533/BU #Chartwells

CH & CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!