Sous Chef - Solihull

Compass Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service seeks a motivated Sous Chef for their Solihull site. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparations, managing staff, and ensuring quality standards while driving menu innovations. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences with opportunities for growth in your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment required.
• Supervisory or management experience is essential.
• Innovative culinary and presentation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee food preparation and cooking.
• Manage a team of 2 CDPs and 6-8 catering assistants.
• Ensure food safety and budget control compliance.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive mindset

Job description

Sous Chef - Solihull

£33,864 per annum,

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Sous Chef at JLR Solihull with a passion for food, where you can develop your career with the world's leading food service and facilities management company. We're successful and deliver people-focused care that's always in demand. Add your talents to ours and see how far you can go as a Sous Chef here.

Are you looking to join a company that invests in its people, recognizes great work, and provides opportunities for career growth? Then look no further because at Compass Group UK & Ireland, we know that happy and satisfied employees shine through in their work!

At Compass, we believe a successful career starts with passion, creativity, and positivity. As one big family, our people are proud of what we do, and we offer career opportunities across many sectors.

More about the role:

• Services: Time2Eat app
• Responsible for afternoon services in the new hot locker around the site. There is no counter service; this role involves cooking, packaging, and delivering high-standard food to 28 locker banks.
• Use of a computer and digital tablet is required for this service; good computer knowledge is essential.
• Manage a team of 2 CDPs and 6-8 catering assistants.
• Plan, organise, and oversee the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Take responsibility for food production with a hands-on approach.
• Drive sales through menu planning, promotions, and preferred suppliers.
• Ensure all aspects of food safety, HS, and COSHH are adhered to.
• Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to support budget control and monitor kitchen costs against budgets.

Who you are:

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Supervisory or management experience required.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Innovative culinary and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic and passionate about doing a great job.
• Ability to manage staff calmly and inspirationally.
• Forward-thinking with a focus on wastage prevention.
• Passion for food.
• Team player.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Numerate and computer literate, with an understanding of financial drivers.
• Knowledge of profit margins, purchasing policies, budgeting, and food costing, including control.

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavorful, and planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we are experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces daily. We believe in fueling employees to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies, and motivate their performance. Our sustainability goal is to achieve net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest and passionate about what we do. We are committed to attracting the best talent. Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.