Weekend Sous Chef

Compass Group UK; Stockport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Weekend Sous Chef to work Saturdays and Sundays, part-time (12 hours per week) in our DINE operation. You will join a passionate team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences and support the kitchen with ordering, stock control, and hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate will be innovative, talented with fresh ingredients, and motivated to balance work life with career development, while upholding our brand and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to manage time and deliver quality dishes under pressure.
• Fan passion for high-quality, sustainable ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food service.
• Create a positive kitchen environment for the team.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Food quality

Initiative

Reliability

Customer focus

Job description

Weekend Sous Chef

Saturday and Sunday.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for DINE on a part time basis, contracted to 12 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to DINE? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food wasteOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero

Job Reference: com/2610/99770001/52842352/BU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!