Retail Sous Chef - Monday to Friday

Central London Contract Catering
45,000 per annum
Monday to Friday 40 hours per week (6:30/6:45am - 3:00/3:30pm)

A leading contract catering provider is seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join a high-performing kitchen within a premium corporate environment in Central London.

The client specialises in exceptional in-house staff dining that surpasses the high street, alongside corporate hospitality and fine dining experiences tailored to each individual client. Their approach focuses on innovation, wellbeing-led food concepts, and delivering vibrant dining environments that support a healthy and motivated workforce. Their portfolio includes prestigious financial institutions, global media organisations, conference venues, and high-tech workplaces.

The organisation promotes a strong people-focused culture, encouraging professional growth, team engagement, and an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive.

The successful candidate will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of a retail-focused, free-issue site delivering exceptional staff dining, hospitality, and world-inspired street food concepts in a fast-paced corporate setting.

This opportunity is ideal for a passionate and hands-on chef with strong culinary skills, a flair for global flavours, and the ability to maintain exceptional standards while supporting kitchen leadership and operational excellence.

• Supporting the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and service delivery

• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of innovative, seasonal menus featuring fresh, world-inspired cuisine

• Supervising and motivating the kitchen team to maintain high performance and consistency

• Driving creativity across retail and hospitality offers, including live cooking concepts

• Ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and customer experience

• Supporting food cost control, stock management, and waste reduction

• Maintaining full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations

• Assisting in training and developing junior team members

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef within contract catering, corporate dining, or a quality-led hospitality environment

• Strong knowledge of global cuisines and modern food trends

• Passion for fresh food, innovation, and high-quality service delivery

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent team leadership and communication skills

• Good commercial awareness and operational understanding

• Sound knowledge of food safety and compliance standards

• Salary of 45,000 per annum

• Monday-Friday working pattern offering excellent work-life balance

• Career development opportunities within a leading organisation

• Supportive and inclusive working culture

• Regular team events and engagement initiatives

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