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Sous Chef - Weekdays Only!
Location
London
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday
Salary
Up to £16.80 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits
- Free meals on shifts
- No bank holiday working
- Strong balance between work and life
Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?
We are searching for a passionate Sous Chef who is truly drawn to food to join our Eurest team in London. We look for someone who thrives in a high-energy environment, is confident in backing at all times the Head Chef, and brings both skill and flair to every service.
This role delivers the opportunity for a driven chef eager to help create exceptional dining experiences through mentorship and leadership. You’ll support a seasoned group of chefs, assist in menu development, and provide flavour, precision, and robust energy in every meal.
Services we focus on include breakfast, lunch, dinner, hospitality, and retail.
At Eurest, we specialise in workplace catering, operating across over 700 work environments daily. We believe that giving employees the right fuel enhances their cognitive and physical performance, thereby improving overall productivity. The food experiences we craft reflect our commitment to sustainability and responsibility, with a clear focus on net zero initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef to deliver each service exceptionally, ensuring every dish reflects flavour, consistency, and visual appeal—from simplistic grab-and-go options to elegantly presented plated meals.
- Encourage curiosity and creativity, contributing to smart, sustainable, and nutritious menus.
- Foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture that champions culinary standards.
- Oversee stock ordering, waste reduction, and kitchen organisation to ensure seamless operations.
- Uphold the highest hygiene and safety standards with dished presentation that is both considerate and exemplary.
- Engage in training, mentoring, and growth opportunities for junior chefs within the brigade.
What You'll Bring to the Table
✅ A consistent, proven track record as a Sous Chef, preferably with experience in high-quality contract catering. ✅ Passionate love for food—think of modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plating. ✅ Strong organisational skills, including managing rotas, prep schedules, and supply management. ✅ Commitment to developing others, evidenced by leading by example and setting high culinary standards. ✅ Sharp eye for detail, excelling in food safety, consistency, and presentation. ✅ Dedication to cost control, smart energising ingredients, and minimising waste—because great flavour should also be responsible.
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Culinary Growth Opportunities
We believe in supporting your ascent, offering exciting pathways to grow!
- Team mentoring
- Practical, hands-on experience
- Opportunities to earn recognised culinary qualifications
It’s a delicious way to advance your career while doing what you love.
Further Information
Career reference code: com/2606/43122001/52816993/SU & #x1F6FO; #Eurest
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued as themselves. Equality and opportunity drive us to build a rich, diverse culture built on respect, uniqueness, and collective strength.
We encourage our colleagues to shine, thrive, and progress with confidence, because diversity is our greatest asset.**
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