Sous Chef maternity cover

Tim; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is looking for an experienced Sous Chef for maternity cover in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-standard food, contributing to menu development, and stepping in as needed, with an emphasis on teamwork and communication. Attractive benefits include development courses, masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs, and various well-being initiatives. Potential candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Annual day off for your birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs

Fully funded development courses

Discounts and cashback at retail outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid day off to volunteer

Free lunch every workday

24/7 access to Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Grandparent leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar-sized operation.
• Experience with COSHH & HACCP.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop high-standard food within targets.
• Research innovative ideas and contribute to menu planning.
• Step into Head Chef role as needed.

Skills

Food production

Menu planning

Customer satisfaction

Team collaboration

Kitchen management

Education

C & G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

Food Safety Level 2

Health & Safety Level 2

Job description

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We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, serving over 45,500 satisfied customers daily. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team on a maternity cover for one year.

In this role, you will produce and develop high-standard food within set time and financial targets, stepping into the Head Chef’s shoes when needed. You’ll bring your own ideas and initiatives to enhance standards.

As an enthusiastic food lover, you’ll research innovative ideas and contribute across all food production areas, from menu planning and food trend analysis to customer satisfaction. An effective communicator and team player, you’ll promote team spirit and company culture, adapting your work pace as required. With a strong customer focus, you’ll gather feedback to measure success and commit to continuous learning through workshops and forums. Your kitchen management skills may be basic now, but you are eager to improve and grow.

Requirements include relevant experience and education to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent. You should hold Food Safety and Health & Safety certificates at Level 2, and have a working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP. Ideally, you will have 2+ years’ experience in a similar-sized operation and some supervisory experience. Bartlett Mitchell is committed to supporting your career development and training opportunities.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses from levels 2 to 7
• Discounts and cashback at retail and leisure outlets
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer
• Free lunch every workday
• 24/7 access to Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Paid leave for fertility treatments
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website.