Senior Sous Chef - London
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, E1 8FA |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 208978 |
Summary
Senior Sous Chef
Eurest UK – UBER | London
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
(Once per month, Thursday finish at 5:30pm)
Eurest UK is recruiting an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our team at the UBER site in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, hands-on chef to work in a fast-paced, high-volume contract catering environment with an excellent work-life balance.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Act as second-in-command, leading the kitchen team with confidence and professionalism
Lead, train and motivate the brigade, driving performance and development
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control at all times
Oversee food safety, hygiene and full compliance with all H&S regulations
Manage wastage and support effective stock control
Take full responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence
Support menu development and successful implementation
Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and teamwork
Drive discipline, standards and positive kitchen culture
Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
Background in contract catering within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop junior chefs
Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety compliance
Organised, calm under pressure and passionate about delivering high-quality food
Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum
Monday to Friday role with sociable daytime hours
Opportunity to work at a high-profile corporate site
Career progression within a leading contract catering company
If you’re an experienced contract-catering chef looking for stability, structure, and a strong leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering
At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.
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