Sous Chef

1 month ago


Reading, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time
Sous Chef - Reading

Sous chef - ReadingMonday to Friday role37.5 hours per week - 27,500 per annum
Spice Up Your Next Career Move
Are you a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef looking to showcase your skills and creativity? Join our dedicated catering team in Reading where you'll craft exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a role that balances culinary passion with career development, all within the UK's leading food service company.
What You'll Do:
  • provide support with hospitality and events
  • Step in for the head chef during absences, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
  • Assist the head chef in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus
  • Share responsibility for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards
  • Maintain excellence in food quality and customer service, ensuring high standards are met
  • Collaborate with the head chef to manage kitchen areas and team performance
What You'll Bring:
  • Proven experience at Sous Chef level, demonstrating culinary expertise and leadership
  • experience in hospitality and events
  • A passion for innovation, creating remarkable dishes that leave a lasting impression
  • Strong teamwork skills, fostering collaboration with chefs and kitchen staff
  • Adaptability to thrive in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced environment
  • Genuine enthusiasm for the culinary world and a drive to continually improve
  • Professionalism that upholds the high standards and values
We ensure you're rewarded for your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • A meal provided while on duty
  • 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
  • Aviva DigiCare - free annual healthcare check
  • Medicash - discounted health cash plan covering dental, optical, and medical treatments for you and your family
  • Pension scheme and life assurance
  • Holiday purchase scheme and Sharebuy scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Recognition awards, including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
  • Employee-led networks for support and development
  • Access to our exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) for discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping
  • Vodafone discounts
  • On-going training and development opportunities

As part of Compass Group, you'll have the chance to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unmatched opportunities for learning and development.
Diversity Is Our StrengthAt Compass Group UK&I, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true selves and have equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation and excellence, allowing our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential.
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