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We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 out of 7 days

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
li>Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

Job Reference: com/1908/42693001/52757808/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, a part of 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!

Sous Chef – £18.05 per hour
Location: Hinxton
Hours: 40 hours per week – flexibility required

Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a fresh-food kitchen? We're looking for a motivated and experienced individual to support our Head Chef and help lead a dynamic and supportive kitchen team in Hinxton.

• £18.05 per hour

• Full-time position – 40 hours per week

• Flexible working pattern in line with business needs

• Opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients

• A great team environment with room to grow

• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen

• Lead and inspire junior chefs, maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation

• Ensure all dishes are delivered to spec and in a timely manner

• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards at all times

• Assist with stock control, ordering, and managing kitchen efficiencies

• Take charge in the Head Chef’s absence

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up

• Passion for fresh, quality food and high standards

• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, supportive approach

• Excellent organisational and communication abilities

• In-depth understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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.

Job Reference: com/1408/41077001/52756811/SU #RA Venues

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!

Sous Chef - Kendrew Barracks 

- 37.5 Hours Per week

- £15 Per Hour + Excellent Compass Benefits

- 5/7 Days

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

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!

Sous Chef - PWG Barracks

• £14.55 per hour + Compass Benefits
• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 days over 7

Responsibilities 

• To be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the Kitchen and staff in the absence of the Head Chef
• To be responsible for ensuring all kitchen staff are preparing and presenting quality food and all final products leaving the kitchen are at the Company Standard.
• To ensure all kitchen staff follow correct food and hygiene standards.
• To lead by example for staff ensuring that the kitchen is always presentable.
• To provide a ‘hands-on’ management approach and lead by example for all
• To participate in the recruitment process as required with interviews and trials for potential Second Chef’s, Trainee Chef’s, and Kitchen Porter’s
• To communicate with the Head Chef on a regular basis regarding all stock levels

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar position is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to carry out manual handling, including lifting and moving stock and equipment.
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

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!

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

What you'll be doing:

As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards. You will work closely with our leadership team on site.

If you are passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - Apply now!

More about the role:

• Adopt a hands-on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and events
• Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends
• Knowledge on health & nutritional guidelines is essential
• Strong written and spoken English along with computer skills are essential
• Ability to motivate and develop your team
• Great team player

Who you are:

• Innovative and creative individual
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
• Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise
• Gain and hold the respect of others
• Flexible approach with a “can do” attitude
• A good track record of driving world class performance
• Strong commercial experience
• Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Passionate about food

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0408/43112001/52754159/SU #Independent

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!

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel.
It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together. 

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. 

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team in London.

Location : TN16 3BN , Motor Sport Racing Company 

Rate of Pay : £14.00 per hour

Working Pattern : Mostly Wednesday - Sunday, Day/Nights shifts, Shifts between 5pm - 5am paid at a premium of 1.5 (Casual Contract)

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

What's in it for you?  

Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.  

• Personal Development and Training opportunities 
• Life assurance scheme 
• Pension scheme 
• Holiday allowance 
• Private medical eligibility 
• Eye care 
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance 
• Family friendly support 

• Regular social events and communication with our leaders 
• A holiday purchase scheme 
• Volunteering days 
• Professional subscriptions 
• Recognition schemes and people awards 
• Long service awards 
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers 

Sous Chef – Beaulieu £34,000

At RA Venues, we inspire great experiences at some of the UK’s leading cultural and heritage destinations. We celebrate great food and legendary service across our portfolio of clients.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at this prestigious contract based in the heart of the New Forest.

The Sous Chef will thrive in supporting the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food while ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. You will be passionate about food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared and presented to perfection. You will be integral in leading the kitchen team, training and mentoring junior staff, and ensuring that operational efficiency and food safety standards are met.

• Supporting the Head Chef : Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management, including menu creation, food preparation, and ensuring that kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Team Leadership : Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food preparation and cleanliness.
• Food Quality and Consistency : Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented according to the venue’s standards, maintaining consistency and quality at all times.
• Stock Management : Assist in ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and waste is minimised.
• Health and Safety : Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene regulations to ensure the kitchen operates in a safe and clean environment.
• Cost Control : Work with the Head Chef to ensure food costs are controlled and within budget, while maintaining the highest quality.
• Customer Focused : Ensure that dishes meet client and customer expectations, adapting to special dietary requirements and requests as needed.
• Operational Support : Take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent, ensuring the operation runs smoothly.

• Culinary Expertise : Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally within a similar venue or setting, with a passion for creating exceptional dishes.
• Leadership Skills : Ability to supervise and motivate a team of kitchen staff, ensuring a high level of performance.
• Food Safety : A strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards, with the ability to enforce them in the kitchen.
• Team Collaboration : Ability to work well with both front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Organisational Skills : Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability : Flexibility to assist in all areas of the kitchen and respond to changing demands during service.

• Passion for Food : A deep enthusiasm for culinary arts and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
• Creativity : Ability to contribute to menu planning and innovation, keeping up to date with culinary trends.
• Financial Awareness : Ability to manage food costs and contribute to the financial success of the venue.

As a Sous Chef, you will ideally have a background in high-quality catering and be eager to further develop your culinary skills in a prestigious venue. You will be dedicated to maintaining a high standard of food and service, leading your team to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

We reward your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development : Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Healthcare : Digital GP access for you and your family
• Travel discounts : Savings with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Shopping discounts : On Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and others
• Cinema : Up to 44% off tickets
• Cash rewards : Earn rewards every time you spend
• Wellness : Free mindfulness, wellness, and exercise classes
• Family & friends : Share discounts with loved ones

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.

Job Reference: com/0104/64305001/52632072/R/SU #RA Venues

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!

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for DINE on a part time basis, contracted to 32 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues:
• Weds:
• Thurs:
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

Could you bring your spark to DINE? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
li>Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. ThatÕs why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/1808/99764001/52749481/R/BU #DINE

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!

The Role:

Whether you’re creating a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or creating a menu for one of our themed nights, as our Sous Chef you’ll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

As the Sous Chef  you'll work closely with our Head Chef to produce consistently outstanding food during service, you’ll also assist with everything from stock rotation and the implementation of new menus to ensuring HACCP guidelines are being followed.

Whether you’re mentoring and developing junior members of the team or stock ordering in the absence of the Head Chef you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate will be:

• passionate, approachable and friendly Sous Chef, with 2 or more years’ experience in a similar role, with a background in fresh food cooking.
• have the ability to lead, motivate and deliver high standards of service with a genuine and approachable manner.
• will be an organised individual who is able to effectively plan, communicate and lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ability to demonstrate a wide range of cooking techniques and skills that the team can learn from.  
• Qualified to Food Hygiene Level 2  
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements  
• Practical experience in all kitchen areas  
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal  
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a multi-discipline team   
• Previous experience of working with a team and developing and coaching them to use new techniques and skills in order to create exceptional dishes for our customers  

In Return You Will Receive :

• Work life balance – no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’ 

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