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Sous Chef

Job details
Posting date: 26 January 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Location: London, EC1A 1HQ
Company: Compass Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 209279

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Summary

Role: Sous Chef

Location: City of London

Hours: 40 Hours, Mon-Fri, 7am to 3.30pm

Pay: £19.16 hourly

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated chef with proven experience in high-volume kitchens who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

As Sous Chef, you will work closely under the Head Chef, supporting them in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensuring smooth operations during busy service. You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards, managing the team, and ensuring consistency across all dishes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations
• Lead and motivate a fast-paced team to deliver excellent results
• Oversee food preparation and service in a high-volume environment
• Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation standards are always met
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and health standards
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation

About You:
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP ready for the next step
• Strong background in high-volume kitchens
• Able to thrive under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency
• A natural team player with excellent communication skills
• Organised, reliable, and passionate about food and service excellence

Apply today and work alongside a passionate team in a high-energy environment.

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/2101/69531005/52672022/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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