Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, WC2R 0RE |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 211933 |
Summary
Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team at London.
Location: WC2R0DTRate of pay: £16.36 per hourWorking pattern: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 15:30Key responsibilities
Manage a team of 4 to deliver busy breakfast and lunch service.
Oversee all aspects of health & safety, quality, and achieving commercial targets.
Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and timely service for up to approximately 180 covers per day.
Deliver contract catering and canteen-style service.
Support the Chef Manager with food production, menu writing, and developing innovative food ideas.
Lead the kitchen in the Chef Manager’s absence.
Maintain excellent cooking skills with attention to detail and presentation.
Work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication skills.
What\\'s in it for you?Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\\'ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Private medical eligibility
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers