Culinary Team Leader

19 hours ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time

We're seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our catering team in Reading. This is a Monday to Friday role, 30 hours per week. If you're a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef looking to showcase your skills and creativity, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to make an impact in a role that balances culinary passion with career development, all within a leading food service company.

As a Sous Chef, you will:

  • 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 we're looking for in a candidate:

  • 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 offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 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.

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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