Sous Chef - Street

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Street; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a passionate chef to prepare high-quality meals and oversee menu changes. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences while enjoying competitive pay and extensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Team supervision

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Benefits

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

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through 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 more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family
• Working 5 days out of 7

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Acting on customer feedback to enhance food quality
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure well-stocked kitchens
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Experience supervising a team
• Experience in a similar chef role
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Flexible approach to working hours

About Us

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

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs, aiming to make our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and thriving—because diversity is our strength!