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Senior Sous Chef

On-site in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 19 Oct)

Overview

Salary
£21.29 an hour
Work mode
On-site, London
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 21 October

Skills

Requirements

  • Previous Sous Chef 
  • Calm under pressure and quick on your feet
  • A team player with leadership skills
  • Passion for fresh food and great service
  • Someone who brings good energy to the kitchen

Pay & benefits

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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1105/43031001/52807526/SU #Grazing

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!

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2109/43031001/52834476/SU #Grazing

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!

The role

What you'll be doing:

Do you love fast-paced kitchens, great food, and a team that actually enjoys working together?
Can you keep your cool during a busy service and still plate like an artist? Then you might be the Senior Sous Chef we're looking for.

We're after someone who's passionate about food, organised under pressure, and ready to bring energy, creativity, and leadership to the kitchen.

👨🍳 What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the Head Chef in running a smooth, happy CPU
  • Cooking seriously good food
  • Leading and motivating the team during service
  • Keeping standards high and vibes positive
  • Helping with stock, prep, and keeping the kitchen running like clockwork

⏰ The good stuff:

  • 45 hours a week
  • 5 days out of 7 on a fair rotating rota
  • Weekends shared across the team
  • TWO consecutive days off every week
  • NO split shifts (yes, really 🎉)

🍽 What we're looking for:

  • Previous Sous Chef
  • Calm under pressure and quick on your feet
  • A team player with leadership skills
  • Passion for fresh food and great service
  • Someone who brings good energy to the kitchen

✨ What you'll get:

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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1105/43031001/52807526/SU #Grazing

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!

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2109/43031001/52834476/SU #Grazing

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!

Salary

£21.29 per hour

Working conditions

Contract: Full Time

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Industry
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