Sous Chef - Monday to Friday
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | No Evenings |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, SE11LB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/673910_1758099454 |
Summary
Sous Chef - Contract Catering (Retail Only)
- Central London
- £40,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
- 40 hours per week
We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic team at a prestigious financial institution in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile, retail-only, free issue site, delivering food to the highest standards in a fast-paced and quality-driven environment.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead a small and dedicated kitchen team, driving culinary excellence and consistency across all food offerings. The site caters exclusively for retail customers and offers an innovative menu with a strong focus on street food-inspired dishes.
You will have creative input into menu development and be expected to maintain rigorous standards of food safety, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef in a contract catering environment - this is essential
- A genuine passion for street food and current food trends
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop the team
- Confident working in a high-volume, quality-led setting
- Organised, professional, and able to maintain consistency under pressure
The Offer
- Salary: £40,000 per annum
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (no evenings or weekends!)
- 40 hours per week - a great work-life balance
- Work in a prestigious financial institution in Central London
- Opportunity to be part of a growing team with real scope for creativity and development
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.