Location: UK (On-site role)
Reporting to: Chef Manager
Sector: Workplace Catering
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef / Kitchen Supervisor to join our client’s busy workplace catering team. This role will support the Chef Manager in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production while maintaining excellent food safety and health & safety standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of breakfast and lunch services, with occasional hospitality functions. You will also support the Chef Manager in team supervision and ensure smooth kitchen operations when covering in their absence.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage daily food preparation and cooking, primarily breakfast and lunch service
* Support occasional hospitality and working lunch events
* Deliver food production in line with company recipes, systems, and brand standards
* Learn and implement procedures for all kitchen tasks
* Assist with performance monitoring and record keeping for team members
* Contribute to menu planning to ensure the offer meets customer demand and profitability targets
* Handle and resolve customer feedback and complaints professionally
* Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety legislation
* Report incidents, near misses, or safety concerns to the Chef Manager
* Complete opening and closing shift checklists
* Build positive working relationships across the team
* Participate in relevant training and development activities
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about food and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
You will demonstrate:
* Strong understanding of kitchen financials and cost control
* A self-motivated and proactive approach
* Ability to adapt and remain flexible
* Natural leadership skills and ability to motivate others
* Strong customer focus
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Confidence in managing priorities in a busy environment
* Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
* A supportive, approachable and enthusiastic attitude
* Strong quality standards and attention to detail
* A sense of ownership and accountability
* A consistently positive and professional mindset
Additional Information
* On-site role within a workplace catering environment
* On-site parking available
* Located close to public transport with good bus routes
Interested? Apply now and we will be in touch!
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled