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Sous Chef

Job details
Posting date: 24 November 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 December 2025
Location: Uxbridge, UB111JA
Company: Compass Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 204895

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Summary

Sous Chef
Location: Uxbridge
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: £16.69 per hour

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our established kitchen team in Uxbridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who takes pride in producing well-presented, high-quality dishes and is ready to contribute to a smooth, efficient and positive kitchen environment.

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring that food is prepared to consistently high standards. You will play a key role in supervising the team, maintaining excellent organisation, and helping drive the overall quality and presentation of our menu.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations.

  • Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard.

  • Support and guide kitchen staff, contributing to training and development.

  • Maintain exceptional hygiene, food safety and kitchen housekeeping standards.

  • Participate in menu planning, development and improvement.

  • Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and cost awareness.

Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar supervisory role.

  • Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail in plating and presentation.

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly during busy service periods.

  • Confident leadership and communication skills.

  • Food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain).

If you are a dependable, professional chef who takes pride in quality, teamwork and presentation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Free meals
  • Onsite free car parking
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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.

Job Reference: com/2011/67853001/52762991/R/SU #RA Group

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!

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