Aramark
Senior Sous Chef
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Senior Sous Chef – Step into a Role That Truly Makes a Difference
Location: Northwood HQ, HA6 3HP
Salary: £36,336.76
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours/week, mainly Mon – Fri with occasional weekends
Shifts: between 0600-2030
Aramark UK are on the lookout for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our buzzing team at Northwood HQ — a site with three busy kitchens and a whole lot of variety. No two days are ever the same, and if you’re looking for a culinary role that brings excitement and work–life balance, you’ll feel right at home here.
Why this role is special
At Northwood, you’ll help lead a high performing kitchen where pace, teamwork, and creativity come together. You’ll provide leadership to the kitchen team, maintaining operational efficiency while developing staff and driving continuous improvement, producing up to 300 meals at a time and keeping service running smoothly. Organisation, calmness under pressure, and a passion for great food are key.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of our work, you must:
- Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
- Be able to pass full security vetting and an enhanced DBS check
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Why join us?
- A rare schedule in hospitality: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, with hours typically Monday–Friday, shifts between 0600-2030, overseeing Lunch & Dinner service — giving you your later evenings back. One weekend per month required.
- Great benefits, including:
- Free on-site parking & free transport to local train stations
- Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, EAP, supermarket, and retail discounts
- Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holidays (with the option to buy more!)
- Fantastic training and development, including apprenticeships
- A culture that promotes from within — real career progression awaits
What you’ll do:
As our Senior Sous Chef, you’ll:
- Lead kitchen shifts in the Head Chef’s absence, producing up to 1000 meals during peak times
- Motivate, organise, and support the wider team to deliver smooth, efficient service
- Prepare dishes to spec with full understanding of menu and allergen requirements
You’ll thrive here if you have:
- A relevant culinary qualification
- Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready for the next step
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure
- The required residency, right to work, and ability to pass security vetting
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About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
Job reference: 665519.
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