Sous Chef, Reigate - £16.30
We’re recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join our growing team in Reigate. With major projects underway, this is a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a thriving kitchen.
What You'll Be Doing As a Sous Chef
* Run the kitchen independently when the Head Chef is not on site
* Deliver high-quality, consistent staff dining for up to 320 covers on peak days
* Prepare and deliver hot sandwich lunches, buffets, and light hospitality
* Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
* Maintain strong organisation and structure within the kitchen
* Support and motivate a small, close-knit team
* Contribute to menu planning and the production-focused catering offer
What You'll Need To Be a Successful Sous Chef
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef, ideally within contract catering
* Strong background in production-style catering and high-volume service
* Excellent knowledge of food safety and compliance
* Experience supporting or leading small teams
* Comfortable working within a smaller team environment
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* Growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more
* Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards for everyday spending
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* Ability to share all discounts and offers with friends and family
Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year.
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!
#J-18808-Ljbffr