Weekday Sous Chef — Lead, Create & Elevate Menus

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland Head Office in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for a Monday–Friday role (6am–3pm shifts). Join the 14forty team in a fast-paced environment, assisting the Head Chef with high-quality, chef-led dishes and menu development.

You will support breakfast and lunch service, lead by example, and help maintain food hygiene, stock control, and junior staff development in a busy corporate kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with quality-focused kitchen experience.
• Love for nourishing and exciting food with modern techniques and bold flavours.
• Strong organisational skills and knowledge of rotas and stock.
• Passion for developing others and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering high-standards dishes across service formats.
• Help shape menus with quality ingredients and balanced nutrition.
• Foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation for smooth operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and presentation.
• Support training and mentoring of junior chefs.

Skills

Senior Sous Chef Experience

Menu development

Food safety

Team mentoring

Job description

Compass Group UK & Ireland Head Office in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for a Monday–Friday role (6am–3pm shifts). Join the 14forty team in a fast-paced environment, assisting the Head Chef with high-quality, chef-led dishes and menu development.

You will support breakfast and lunch service, lead by example, and help maintain food hygiene, stock control, and junior staff development in a busy corporate kitchen setting.