Tasting Senior Sous Chef Job

Greycoat Lumleys; London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering team in the UK seeks a Development and Tasting Senior Sous Chef, responsible for influencing menu design and leading client tastings. This full-time role blends creativity and innovation with high standards in a vibrant kitchen environment, fostering collaboration with culinary talent.

Benefits

Competitive salary, depending on experience

Creative autonomy

Collaboration opportunities with top culinary talent

Vibrant, team-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in menu design and costing.
• Knowledge of sustainable kitchen practices.
• Ability to lead client tastings and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Design and cost innovative seasonal dishes and canapés.
• Lead tastings with clients, documenting outcomes actively.
• Champion sustainable kitchen practices and conduct workshops.

Skills

Creativity

Menu Development

Sustainability

Client Interaction

Team Collaboration

Job description

Development and Tasting Senior Sous Chef Job

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Development and Tasting Senior Sous Chef to join one of the UK’s most respected and innovative catering teams. This is a unique role for a culinary professional looking to influence menu design, lead client tastings, and shape exceptional food experiences for high-profile events.

You’ll be at the forefront of dish development, working closely with the culinary and events teams to create and deliver seasonal and bespoke menus. This role combines creativity with precision, requiring a chef who is passionate about artisan British cuisine, sustainability, and high standards of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development:

• Design and cost innovative seasonal dishes, canapés, and food stalls

• Produce all recipes, specifications, allergen documentation, and costings

• Collaborate with chefs and production teams to ensure consistent execution

Client Tastings & Presentation:

• Lead tastings with clients and internal teams

• Document tasting outcomes with notes and photography

• Support event pitches with a confident, client-facing presence

Collaboration & Training:

• Deliver workshops and training for new menu rollouts

• Collaborate with guest chefs and events team on bespoke offerings

• Provide clear spec sheets and guidance to kitchen brigades

Content & Documentation:

• Support marketing with dish photography and content creation

• Maintain accurate allergen records and detailed spec documentation

Sustainability & Innovation:

• Champion sustainable kitchen practices

• Bring fresh, creative ideas to elevate the food offering

Hygiene, Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with hygiene, health & safety legislation

• Maintain accurate allergen tracking and documentation

• Support internal food safety assessments and external audits

Performance & Monitoring

Success will be measured through:

• Positive client feedback and successful tastings

• On-time delivery of dishes and menus

• Achievement of food and labour cost targets

• Ongoing performance reviews with senior kitchen leadership

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary, depending on experience

• Creative autonomy in a supportive, professional kitchen

• Opportunities to collaborate with top culinary talent

• A vibrant, team-focused work environment

Job Title: Development and Tasting Chef

Reports to: Executive Chef / Culinary Director

Position: Full-Time | Monday/Friday - £55,000 GPA