Sous Chef – Design Museum | £18.20 per hour
Location: High Street Kensington, London
Shifts: 5 days out of 7
Cook on a menu designed by a MasterChef winner and Head Chef to Michel Roux Jr.
We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at the Design Museum. This is a rare chance to work with an award-winning menu in a creative, fast-paced environment that celebrates fresh, seasonal cooking.
You'll be working closely with a highly skilled Head Chef and will have the opportunity to shape and lead a motivated team while delivering excellence on every plate.
What you'll do:
* Lead the team during service and maintain high culinary standards
* Support daily kitchen operations alongside the Head Chef
* Inspire and train junior chefs to excel
* Help develop menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients
* Uphold food hygiene and safety standards
What we're looking for:
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
* A natural team leader who thrives in a busy service environment
* Creative flair and passion for using fresh, high-quality ingredients
* Confident in stock control and kitchen organisation
* A team player who takes pride in every dish
What we offer:
* £18.20 per hour
* 5 days out of 7
* Healthy work-life balance
* A chance to contribute ideas and grow with the business
* Supportive environment with strong career progression
Plus, industry-leading benefits:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career development via our Career Pathways & MyLearning platforms
* Free access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare support
* Discounts on food shopping (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons & more)
* Exclusive savings on travel (TUI, Expedia, Booking.com)
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cashback on everyday spending
* Free access to wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
* Share discounts with family and friends
Ready to step up and cook at the highest level?
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, 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.
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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!