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Hospitality Sous Chef, Blackfriars - earn up to £18.10p/hour

Join our team as a Sous Chef, supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer experiences. 

You'll be working closely in a small, supportive team alongside the Head Chef, covering daily hospitality requirements and weekly events. This position requires strong culinary skills, operational awareness, and the ability to manage both people and processes in a fast-paced retail/hospitality environment.

This is a Monday to Friday role with a 7:00am start, with occasional early mornings and some evening flexibility for events.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of weekly events
• Prepare and present dishes to fine-dining quality
• Support budgeting and cost-management processes
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team when required

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in fine-dining or premium hospitality environments 

• Strong cooking skills with the ability to work across all kitchen sections 

• Ability to train, motivate, and lead kitchen staff 

• Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities 

• Understanding of food costs, GP, and operational financial impacts 

• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and industry best practice 

If you're an enthusiastic and motivated chef looking for a weekday-based role with variety, responsibility and a great work-life balance, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work by offering:

• Monday - Friday with some evenings 
• 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/0104/98655001/52615954/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!

ed to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!