Sous Chef - Paddington

B&I (Business and Industry); England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their catering team in Paddington, UK. This role is essential for maintaining high culinary standards and client relations at a high-profile site. The successful candidate will work closely with the head chef and a talented team to create exceptional dishes for a large customer base. This position offers opportunities for personal growth in culinary skills and career development in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Strong creative culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with senior clients.
• Deliver breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services.
• Assist in creating and managing weekly menus.
• Step in for the head chef when necessary.
• Ensure high food quality and customer service standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Health and Safety standards

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sous Chef - Virgin Media Paddington

£43,097 per annum

Monday - Friday 7am - 3.30pm - occasional evening events

Spice Up Your Next Career Move!

Are you a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef looking to showcase your skills and creativity? Join our dedicated catering team at Virgin Media in Paddington where you'll craft exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a role that balances culinary passion with career development, all within the UK's leading food service company.

What You'll Do :

• This is a head office site where senior clients are based, the right candidate must be able to build and maintain relationships at the highest level
• Deliver services across breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and a coffee shop
• Work within a talented team of 10 serving up to 700 customers on-site
• Step in for the head chef during absences, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
• Assist the head chef in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus
• Share responsibility for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards
• Maintain excellence in food quality and customer service, ensuring high standards are met

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