Sous Chef - Chertsey 

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to join our catering team at a busy head office site.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys working in a professional contract catering environment, delivering high-quality food and excellent service to colleagues, clients and visitors.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high food standards, efficient service and excellent presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present fresh, high-quality food to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with daily menu planning and the development of new dishes.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Supervise, motivate and support the kitchen team.
• Monitor stock levels, food ordering and portion control.
• Minimise food waste and maintain effective cost control.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised and operating efficiently.
• Deliver an excellent food experience for employees, clients and visitors.

About You

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in contract catering, corporate catering or a similar environment.
• Passionate about fresh food, quality ingredients and presentation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to lead and motivate a kitchen team.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of stock control, ordering and cost management.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work well under pressure.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for food and service.

Apply Now if you are a passionate Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity within contract catering, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.

Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!