Sous Chef Monday-Friday

Vacherin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare app access

Eye care

Wellbeing program

Social events

Job summary

Vacherin is seeking a confident Sous Chef to join our award-winning hospitality team at City of London. You will work closely with the Chef Manager to deliver a varied European-inspired menu, ensuring high-quality, freshly prepared dishes and meticulous presentation.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, in a busy hospitality environment. You will be responsible for maintaining HACCP standards and contributing to ongoing kitchen improvements and staff collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated cooking experience in a varied hospitality operation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP procedures.
• Keen to learn and develop new ideas while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Chef Manager and wider team to produce exciting, fresh and imaginative food, with as much made from scratch as possible.
• Support a varied hospitality offer, from formal and informal breakfasts and lunches to events, buffets and everything in between.
• Help develop menus with a modern European feel, while bringing in inspiration and flavours from further afield.
• Take pride in the detail and presentation of every dish, making sure food is consistently fresh, delicious and well presented.
• Support and work as part of a team of 8 across Hospitality and Reception, helping the kitchen run smoothly on busy and varied days.
• Keep on top of food safety, HACCP and health & safety, maintaining high standards throughout the kitchen.
• Bring new ideas to the table and keep looking for ways to develop and move the food offer forward.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed.

Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at City of London.

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Location: City of London, EC2M 2AT

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Chef Manager and wider team to produce exciting, fresh and imaginative food, with as much made from scratch as possible.
• Support a varied hospitality offer, from formal and informal breakfasts and lunches to events, buffets and everything in between.
• Help develop menus with a modern European feel, while bringing in inspiration and flavours from further afield.
• Take pride in the detail and presentation of every dish, making sure food is consistently fresh, delicious and well presented.
• Support and work as part of a team of 8 across Hospitality and Reception, helping the kitchen run smoothly on busy and varied days.
• Keep on top of food safety, HACCP and health & safety, maintaining high standards throughout the kitchen.
• Bring new ideas to the table and keep looking for ways to develop and move the food offer forward.

Ideal Candidate

A confident, experienced chef who genuinely loves cooking. You’ll be organised, have a good eye for detail and be comfortable working across a varied hospitality operation. You’ll have strong food safety and HACCP knowledge, but just as importantly, you’ll be keen to learn, try new ideas and create really great food.

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.

Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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!