Sous Chef - Virgin Media Paddington £43,097 per annum Monday - Friday 7am - 3.30pm - occasional evening events Spice Up Your Next Career Move! Are you a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef looking to showcase your skills and creativity? Join our dedicated catering team at Virgin Media in Paddington where you’ll craft exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a role that balances culinary passion with career development, all within the UK’s leading food service company. What You’ll Do This is a head office site where senior clients are based, the right candidate must be able to build and maintain relationships at the highest level Deliver services across breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and a coffee shop Work within a talented team of 10 serving up to 700 customers on-site Step in for the head chef during absences, ensuring smooth kitchen operations Assist the head chef in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus Share responsibility for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards Maintain excellence in food quality and customer service, ensuring high standards are met Collaborate with the head chef to manage kitchen areas and team performance What You’ll Bring Proven experience at Sous Chef level within contract catering, preferably B&I, demonstrating culinary expertise and leadership A passion for innovation, creating remarkable dishes that leave a lasting impression Strong teamwork skills, fostering collaboration with chefs and kitchen staff Adaptability to thrive in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced environment Genuine enthusiasm for the culinary world and a drive to continually improve Professionalism that upholds the high standards and values Why Eurest Is Your Next Best Move We ensure you’re rewarded for your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: A meal provided while on duty 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products Aviva DigiCare – free annual healthcare check Medicash – discounted health cash plan covering dental, optical, and medical treatments for you and your family Pension scheme and life assurance Holiday purchase scheme and Sharebuy scheme Employee Assistance Programme Recognition awards, including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards Employee-led networks for support and development Access to our exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) for discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping Vodafone discounts On-going training and development opportunities As part of Compass Group, you’ll have the chance to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unmatched opportunities for learning and development. Diversity Is Our Strength At Compass Group UK&I, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true selves and have equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation and excellence, allowing our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential.