Weekday Sous Chef - Creative, High-Volume Kitchen Lead

Chartwells Independent; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Rugby is seeking a talented Sous Chef for a Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 20:00 role within the 14forty team at DHL & TK Maxx. Join a fast-paced kitchen that values creativity, collaboration and excellence, delivering flavours that delight across varied service formats.

The ideal candidate brings experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in quality-focused environments, with strong organisational skills, a passion for developing others, and a sharp eye for food safety and

Qualifications

• A confident Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
• Love for food that’s nourishing and exciting.
• Strong organisational skills – you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar.
• A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that’s full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats, from grab-and-go to plated dishes.
• Help shape menus with quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety with thoughtful presentation.
• Support training and development of junior chefs within the brigade.

Skills

Chef experience

Organisational skills

People development

Food safety

Food cost & waste control

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in Rugby is seeking a talented Sous Chef for a Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 20:00 role within the 14forty team at DHL & TK Maxx. Join a fast-paced kitchen that values creativity, collaboration and excellence, delivering flavours that delight across varied service formats.

The ideal candidate brings experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in quality-focused environments, with strong organisational skills, a passion for developing others, and a sharp eye for food safety and