Sous Chef- Imperial War Museum
| Posting date: | 24 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE15 2UE |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 186988 |
Summary
Sous Chef – Café & Hospitality
Salary: £38,000 plus Compass benefits and meals on site
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days, with overtime available
Team Size: Small
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our Café & Hospitality team. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help manage daily kitchen operations, oversee staff, ensure high-quality food production, and maintain kitchen efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence
- Guide and support junior kitchen staff with cooking, food prep, and plating
- Oversee kitchen stock, ensuring efficient ordering and inventory management
- Maintain a first-in, first-out food rotation system for quality control
- Keep cooking stations stocked, especially during peak hours
- Assist in training new kitchen employees to maintain high standards
- Minimise waste and manage food costs while maintaining quality
- Supervise food preparation and presentation for both café and hospitality services
- Support the Head Chef with menu development and kitchen organisation
- Ensure food storage meets hygiene and safety regulations
- Work closely with the management team on supply ordering, budgeting, and staffing
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, 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!