Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef at Sodexo in London Waterloo, you’re also a team player and food waste saver. Your passion for food and organizational excellence will lead an entire food and beverage production. This is a chance to make a positive impact, all while getting an opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in services! Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

We are currently looking to recruit an excellent and experienced hands-on Sous Chef to join a key client of ours in their global corporate headquarters. As Sous Chef you will lead our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly innovative corporate environment. We put our dedication to fabulous food in the spotlight to showcase what our talented team can do!

• Site population 2000 approx
• 3 large counters: Traditional Bistro/ Street Food/ Pop-Ups/ Light Lunching & Soups
• Busy Grab & Go Outlet in separate building providing cakes and items from CPU
• Large Deli Bar & CPU for Grab & Go
• Salad Bars (served with composite salads)

The Ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar environment, be customer facing, and have a passion for innovation, who is skilled in fresh food delivery and passionate about food. A strong HSE background together with B&I experience is ideal.

Main Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Lead the kitchen, manage and maintain in the absence of Head Chefs
• Hold chef’s meetings (production, Allergen and team meeting) in the absence of either Head Chefs
• Drive profitability for both Sodexo and client through excellence in execution.
• Support the delivery of excellent food preparation and delivery meals in the restaurant, following Sodexo brand.
• Working in line to budgetary targets & controls set out by the contract and Line Manager.
• Managing the delivery of all food production.
• Maintain all food safety / health and safety management systems within your work areas, as per Sodexo Standards
• Responsible for all opening and closing procedures within designated areas.
• Ensure Food production/preparation and quality meets company standards.
• Manage food purchasing and storage, in collaboration with the store team.
• To use strong leadership skills to motivate the brigade.
• To be responsible for ensuring that all staff are briefed on Allergens and documentation completed prior to every service
• Maintain standards, company policies and procedures.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description.

The Ideal Candidate

What you bring:

• Experience within a Sous Chef Role (preferable B&I)
• Experience in High Volume environment
• Food safety Level 3
• Strong communications & people skills
• Experience working in a standards / compliance environment.
• Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
• HSEQ training

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo 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 you; 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:

• Free First Class GYM onsite
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.