Sous Chef - Rochdale

Compass Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Rochdale is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their dedicated catering team. In this role, you'll showcase your culinary skills, contribute to menu creation, and ensure high standards of food quality and service. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for career development in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Discounts on food shopping

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Sous Chef level.
• Experience in hospitality and events.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support hospitality and events.
• Step in for the head chef during absences.
• Maintain high food quality and customer service.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Innovation

Job description

Sous chef - Rochdale

5 over 7 days, 40 hours per week

Up to £30,000 per annum - Dependent on experience

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 in Rochdale 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:

• Provide support with hospitality and events
• 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
• Collaborate with the head chef to manage kitchen areas and team performance

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience at Sous Chef level, demonstrating culinary expertise and leadership
• Experience in hospitality and events
• A passion for innovation, creating remarkable dishes that leave a lasting impression
• Strong teamwork skills, fostering collaboration with chefs and kitchen staff
• Adaptability to thrive in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced environment
• Genuine enthusiasm for the culinary world and a drive to continually improve
• Professionalism that upholds high standards and values

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

• 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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share all discounts and offers with your friends and family

About Us

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That’s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support, and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/1205/99873001/52678757/SU #DINE

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!