Sous Chef jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Sous Chef - Twickenham

£50,392 basic per annum, plus benefits

At Levy, we're proud to be the official catering partner of Allianz Stadium, managing all food and beverage services, from public concessions to premium hospitality suites. Known for high-end, sustainable, and locally sourced menus, Levy offers everything from quick match-day food and drinks to fine dining experiences for members and corporate events. We emphasize sustainability through initiatives like reducing single-use plastics, using seasonal British produce, and minimizing food waste, enhancing the stadium experience year-round.

About the role:

The Senior Sous Chef at Allianz Stadium plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen while maintaining high standards of food quality and service. This position involves leading the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef, overseeing daily kitchen operations, managing food preparation, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. The Senior Sous Chef will be responsible for menu development, inventory control, and ensuring that every dish meets the company's high expectations for taste, presentation, and consistency. Additionally, the role requires strong leadership skills to mentor and train junior kitchen staff, while working closely with management to enhance the dining experience and meet the needs of the diverse clientele at Allianz Twickenham.

Duties:

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by treating colleagues and temporary staff with respect, promoting team spirit, and offering support where needed.
• Engage in continuous professional development by attending training courses that enhance your culinary expertise and personal growth.
• Provide flexible support across all areas of the unit, ensuring the highest level of service to meet dynamic business and customer needs.
• Play a key role in strengthening client relationships by assisting senior managers in liaising with clients and building lasting partnerships.
• Represent the company with pride, maintaining high standards of uniform and professional appearance to embody our brand values.
• Uphold the highest hygiene, cleanliness, and food preparation standards in line with company specifications, ensuring excellence in every dish.
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, taking ownership of operations and ensuring seamless service.
• Assist with ISO documentation, contributing to maintaining high operational standards and certification.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, minimize waste, and effectively manage deliveries to maintain the smooth operation of the kitchen.

Who you are:

• Exceptional Communication & Leadership: Thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment with outstanding communication skills and the ability to lead by example. Foster a positive atmosphere with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, while delivering exceptional service that surpasses expectations.
• Detail-Oriented & Precision-Driven: Bring a meticulous eye for detail, ensuring every dish is crafted to perfection, and maintaining high standards of quality in every aspect of kitchen operations.
• Relationship Building & Collaboration: Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders. You value mutual respect, cooperation, and a shared vision of excellence, creating a harmonious work environment.
• Adaptable & Forward-Thinking: Embrace change and innovation. Proactively seek new opportunities for growth and improvement, remaining flexible and open-minded to new ideas and perspectives. Always ready to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving kitchen environment.
• Integrity & Accountability: Uphold the highest standards of personal integrity and professionalism. You take full responsibility for your actions and decisions, consistently demonstrating honesty, transparency, and strong ethical principles.
• Passionate People Leader: A natural leader with a passion for mentoring and developing others. Your planning and leadership skills empower those around you to succeed and grow, with a clear vision of cultivating talent and evolving with the role.
• Client-Focused & Results-Driven: Expert in understanding client and customer needs, ensuring that every dish and service aligns with expectations. Able to balance creativity with client satisfaction to achieve outstanding results.
• Deadline-Oriented & Organized: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, ensuring that deadlines are met while maintaining the highest quality standards in food preparation and kitchen management.

Benefits:

• Healthcare & Wellbeing: Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts: Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with top providers such as TUI & Expedia.
• Workplace Benefits: Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions paid.
• Leave & Family Support: 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby's 1st birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Career & Financial Support: Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, and preferred rates on salary finance products.

Who are Levy?

Levy, part of Compass Group, is known for delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences at venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, and Tottenham Hotspur. Focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Levy uses sustainably sourced ingredients and provides outstanding service. The company is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2027, partnering with the British Paralympic Association, and ensuring all team members earn at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

Why Join Us?

At Levy UK & Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion, valuing every individual's unique strengths. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and success. We promote fairness, ensure all voices are heard, and provide equal opportunities for all.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute. Together, we achieve greatness.