BM Caterers - Sous Chef in Reading

On-site in Reading·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

WSH Group

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Overview

Contract: Full-time
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

WSH Group is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Reading.

Requirements

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

Experience in a similar chef role
Passion for food and continuous improvement
Strong organisation and communication skills
A calm, positive approach under pressure
Ability to support and develop others
Strong food safety and kitchen knowledge

Pay & benefits

Additional Information

Why join BM Caterers?

An annual day off for your birthday
Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
Free lunch on shift
Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
Cycle-to-work scheme
24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
Enhanced parental leave
Paid leave for fertility treatment
Grandparent leave
Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
Pension and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Join us and find your happy career in a happy place.

At BM Caterers, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

The role

Company Description

Sous Chef - BM Caterers

Location: Denham, Middlesex Salary: 30,000 Contract: [Full time / Permanent]

Support the kitchen, inspire the team, deliver great food

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support our kitchen operation and help deliver exceptional food every day.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who enjoys leading by example, working closely with the Head Chef and bringing creativity, consistency and energy to the kitchen.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Helping deliver high-quality food within budget and service targets
Contributing to menu planning and food innovation
Maintaining food safety, health and safety, COSHH and HACCP standards
Supporting and guiding junior team members
Helping manage kitchen organisation and standards
Stepping up in the Head Chef's absence when needed

About WSH Group

WSH Group is a hospitality and catering business. Its advertised roles cover kitchen and food service positions such as chefs, catering assistants, kitchen porters, baristas and front-of-house staff, as well as management roles including chef managers, general manager and events manager.

Its careers page also lists branded operations such as Caterlink, Benugo, Genuine Dining and BM Caterers, and includes lounge hospitality work such as Lounge Host roles for the British Airways Lounge in Aberdeen.