Sous Chef - Solihull

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Sous Chef in JLR Solihull with a real passion for food where you can develop your career with the world’s leading food service and facilities management company. We’re successful and we deliver the sort of people-focused care that’s always in demand. So, add your talents to ours and see how far you can go as a Sous Chef here.

Are you looking to join a company that invests in their people, recognises great work when they see it and provides plenty of opportunities for career growth? Then look no further because here at Compass Group UK & Ireland we know that when people are happy and satisfied it shines through!

At Compass we believe a successful career starts with passion, creativity and positivity. As one big family, our people are proud of what we do, we offer career opportunities and the chance to work across many different sectors.

• Services: Time2Eat app
• Will be responsible for afternoon services in new hot locker around the site. There is no counter service, this role will be cooking, packaging and delivering food of a high standard to 28 locker banks.
• Will be a requirement of using a computer and digital tablet for this service so good computer knowledge is key.
• Management of a team of 2 CDPs and 6-8 catering assistants.
• The Sous Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
• Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach.
• Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers.
• Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH.
• The Sous Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.

• Understanding of a busy kitchen.
• Supervisory/Management experience required.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic with a passion to do a great job.
• Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner.
• A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage.
• Demonstrates a passion for food.
• Team player.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers.
• A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing, including control.

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We’re people-powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.