Sous Chef - Compass Group UK : Job Details

Salary: £38,000 plus Compass benefits and meals on siteHours: 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days, with overtime availableTeam Size: Small

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our Café & Hospitality team. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help manage daily kitchen operations, oversee staff, ensure high-quality food production, and maintain kitchen efficiency.

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence
• Guide and support junior kitchen staff with cooking, food prep, and plating
• Oversee kitchen stock, ensuring efficient ordering and inventory management
• Maintain a first-in, first-out food rotation system for quality control
• Keep cooking stations stocked, especially during peak hours
• Assist in training new kitchen employees to maintain high standards
• Minimise waste and manage food costs while maintaining quality
• Supervise food preparation and presentation for both café and hospitality services
• Support the Head Chef with menu development and kitchen organisation
• Ensure food storage meets hygiene and safety regulations
• Work closely with the management team on supply ordering, budgeting, and staffing

This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and professional kitchen environment. If you have a passion for food and leadership, we would love to hear from you.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!