Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW1Y 4JZ |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 206892 |
Summary
Sous Chef
Location: Near St James’s Park, London
Salary: £41,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Overtime: Paid at time and a half
We are looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join a high-end staff dining operation near St James’s Park. You will be working within a small, professional kitchen team consisting of a Head Chef and CDP, offering a calm, well-organised working environment with a strong focus on quality and wellbeing.
About the role
Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Producing high-quality, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation
Contributing to menu development and daily service
Supporting and working closely with the CDP
What we’re looking for
Passion for fresh, well-executed food
Organised, calm, and professional approach
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Genuine interest in health, wellbeing, and work–life balance
What we offer
£41,000 salary
40-hour working week
Monday to Friday only
Paid overtime at time and a half
High-end staff dining environment
Small, supportive kitchen team
A workplace conscious of health and wellbeing
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:
- 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/1812/96358001/52722517/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!