Sous Chef
Posted 5 hours 41 minutes ago by Chartwells Independent
Sous Chef - MOD Abbey Wood
£34,400 per annum/ 40 hours per week
Shift pattern: 7am to 3.30pm
We're searching for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team. You'll help craft exceptional dishes using the freshest ingredients, support the Head Chef in daily operations, and play a key role in leading a high-performing kitchen. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with the UK's leading food service company.
What You'll Do- Support the Head Chef with menu planning, food prep, and smooth kitchen operations
- Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team
- Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation across all dishes
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
- Uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
- Take charge in the Head Chef's absence
- Ensure dishes meet customer and dietary expectations
- Strong culinary skills and experience in high-quality catering
- Confident leadership and team motivation
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene
- Ability to thrive in a busy, collaborative environment
- Great organisation, attention to detail, and adaptability
- Passion, creativity, and a commitment to delivering outstanding food
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Digital GP access and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
- Discounts on food shop with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards for spending across a wide range of brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- Share discounts and offers with friends and families
Compass Group UK & Ireland 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!