Sous Chef

time.Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.Support hospitality and events with excellent food preparation and delivery.Motivate, support and develop the kitchen brigade, creating a positive one-team environment.Lead daily briefings and team huddles, ensuring colleagues are fully informed and prepared for service.Ensure all team members are briefed on allergens and that the relevant documentation is completed for every service.Manage food purchasing, storage and stock control in line with company procedures.Work within agreed budgets and support the achievement of sales, gross profit and profitability targets.Support the Head Chef with menu development, recipe specifications and food costing.Bring fresh ideas and new menu concepts that reflect changing customer needs and food trends.Ensure food safety, health and safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.Complete all required food safety and health and safety documentation within the

required timescales.Maintain a clean, safe and professional kitchen environment.Ensure all company, statutory and site compliance requirements are followed.Support audits and ensure the kitchen achieves the required compliance standards.Organise and coordinate the team effectively to meet business requirements.What you'll bring:Minimum 2 years' experience in a Sous Chef role or similar.Experience working within a high-volume kitchen environment.Relevant culinary qualification, such as 7061/7062 or equivalent.Strong leadership and communication skills.Good IT skills.A passion for food and consistently high standards.A positive, can-do attitude with a genuine team-focused approach.Why Sodexo?Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you.Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues
and their families, including:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support.An extensive Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial advice and support with work or personal issues.Access to a 24-hour virtual GP service.Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high-street retailers, also available to friends and family.Pension Plan to help you save for your future.Learning and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed throughout your Sodexo career.Bike to Work Scheme.Enhanced Sodexo UK and Ireland benefits and leave policies.Free onsite gym.Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?If you're an experienced chef looking for your next opportunity and are passionate about great food, high standards and leading a successful kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications

Junior Sous ChefShell Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7NA37.5 hours per week | Monday to FridayCompetitive salary + benefitsFree onsite gymAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Shell Centre in London.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled chef who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering excellent food, maintaining high standards and leading a team.Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting food production across hospitality and events and deputising for the Head Chef when required.What you'll do:Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef with the smooth running of the kitchen.Lead and manage the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.Manage and coordinate daily food production, ensuring dishes are prepared and delivered to the required standard and on