We\'re currently recruiting an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients\' and customers\' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You\'ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\'ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:Great operational training and developmentLife assurance schemePersonal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing teamA great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeAccess to some great high street discount vouchersHere\'s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 daysPlease note: This role is contracted to 46 weeks per yearCould you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersOverseeing and implementing menu changesIdentifying opportunities to improve our food servicesListening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food servicesSupporting with the creation of new menus and creative food conceptsRepresenting CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand imageMonitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stockedOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsComplying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulationsOur ideal Chef will:Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalentHave experience supervising a teamHave experience in a similar Chef roleHold a Food Hygiene certificateHave a flexible approach to workingJob Reference: com/1211/47514001/52775107/IN/BU ChartwellsCH&CO, a part of 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!