Sous Chef

Job Introduction Job Title: Sous ChefLocation: 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AXSalary: £40,000As a Sous Chef at Sodexo, you will play a key role in our culinary team, assisting in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes that exceed our clients' expectations. Your passion for food and leadership skills will help create an inspiring kitchen environment and ensure smooth kitchen operations.In this position, you will support the Head Chef in managing kitchen staff, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your creativity will contribute to menu development and the overall dining experience for our customers. Join us at Sodexo to make a significant impact in the catering industry.What you'll do:• Assist the Head Chef in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standards.• Supervise and train kitchen staff to maintain quality and consistency in food production.• Help manage inventory, including ordering and stock control, to ensure the kitchen runs efficiently.• Monitor food safety and hygiene practices, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.• Contribute to menu planning and development, bringing innovative ideas to enhance our offerings.What you bring:• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen environment.• Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food quality.• Excellent communication and leadership skills to motivate and guide kitchen staff.• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.• A creative mindset with the ability to contribute to menu development and special events.What We OfferWorking with our company is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for who you are; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:• Flexible and dynamic work environment• Access to ongoing training and development programs• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.• Full training supplied.• Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match.• Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.