Sous Chef – Monday to Friday
Role Overview
We are seeking a talented and disciplined Sous Chef to join our team in a fast-paced contract catering environment. This is a rare opportunity to combine high-standard culinary creativity with a genuine work-life balance. As the second-in-command, you will support the Head Chef in leading a professional brigade to deliver exceptional food services within a prestigious corporate setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Directly supervise and motivate the kitchen team to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Lead high-volume lunch services, maintaining impeccable standards of food quality and presentation.
- Contribute to the creation of innovative, seasonal menus and daily specials that reflect current food trends.
- Manage stock control, ordering, and wastage to achieve financial targets and gross profit margins.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with all food safety, HACCP, and health and safety regulations.
- Support the training and development of junior chefs and kitchen porters.
The Ideal Candidate
- A proven track record as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
- Excellent culinary technical skills and a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Sound knowledge of kitchen finances, including stock management and portion control.
- Reliable, professional, and capable of building strong relationships with both the team and clients.
- Enjoys working with fresh ingredients, comfortable with cooking classical comfort favorites and excited to play around and re create street food trends.
Why Join Us?
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Weekends and Bank Holidays off.
- Very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a large catering group.
- A modern, well-equipped working environment
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