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Sous Chef Luxury Restaurant West Mersea An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join the team at a luxury restaurant in West Mersea . We're looking for someone who loves exceptional food, works with the finest seasonal produce, and enjoys leading a team in a quality-driven kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding dining experiences while helping to inspire and develop those around you. The Role As Sous Chef, you will: Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Lead kitchen service, preparation, and closing procedures. Train, mentor, and motivate the kitchen team across all sections. Manage ordering, stock control, and maintain exceptional kitchen standards. Contribute to menu development and take ownership of key menu sections. Lead by example, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail in every service. About You We're looking for someone who: Has at least 3 years' experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant. Is a confident leader with excellent people management skills. Balances creativity with consistency and strong organisational skills. Is ready to take the next step in their career within a high-end hospitality environment. Hours 40-45 hours per week across 4-5 days. Two consecutive days off each week (Monday and Tuesday). A variety of shifts including: 7:30am-3:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00pm-11:00pm 9:00am-11:00pm (with a two-hour break) Closed every year on 25th and 26th December . Benefits 28 days' holiday, with additional holiday entitlement for long service. Free meals and drinks whilst on shift. Paid overtime for salaried team members. Exclusive discounts on travel, shopping, and leisure experiences. 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including access to a GP. Ongoing training and development, including Food Safety, Health & Safety, and leadership programmes. Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality business. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a respected luxury restaurant that genuinely invests in its people. You'll become part of a supportive and professional team where your contribution is recognised, your development is encouraged, and your passion for great food can flourish. If you're an ambitious Sous Chef looking to progress your career in a quality-led kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef Join a Luxury Restaurant in Dedham We are seeking a talented Senior Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at an established luxury restaurant in the beautiful village of Dedham. If you have a passion for exceptional food, quality ingredients, and delivering outstanding dining experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Role As a key member of the brigade, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality dishes while supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Your Responsibilities Work confidently across all kitchen sections, including pastry, larder, sauce, and garnish. Maintain exceptional standards during food preparation, service, hygiene, and kitchen close-down. Assist with ordering, stock control, and maintaining kitchen standards. Contribute ideas towards menu development, including seasonal dishes and weekly specials. Support and mentor junior members of the team, leading by example. About You You'll be an experienced chef with a passion for fresh, seasonal produce and a desire to continue developing your skills. You'll have: A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality fresh-food kitchen, including experience on the sauce section. Strong knowledge of ingredients, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations. A genuine enthusiasm for seasonal cooking and sourcing quality produce. The ambition to progress into a Junior Sous Chef position. A positive attitude, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy kitchen. Hours 40-45 hours per week over 5 days. Two days off each week (together or separately). A variety of shifts including: 7:30am-3:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00pm-11:00pm 9:00am-11:00pm (with a two-hour break) Closed every year on 25 & 26 December . Benefits 28 days' holiday, with additional days awarded for loyalty. Paid overtime. Free meals and drinks while on shift. Generous dining allowance to enjoy the restaurant with family and friends. Exclusive discounts on travel, shopping, and leisure experiences. 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including access to a GP. Comprehensive training, including Food Safety, Health & Safety, and management development programmes. Why Join Us? You'll be joining a respected, independently operated luxury restaurant that is committed to developing its people and creating an outstanding working environment. We pride ourselves on: Investing in our team's training and career development. Recognising and rewarding dedication and achievement. Encouraging open communication and involving our teams in the future of the business. Providing the support, tools, and opportunities needed to succeed. Creating a positive, collaborative kitchen culture. Building a workplace where talented chefs can develop long-term careers within a successful and growing hospitality business. Apply Today If you're an experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step into a Junior Sous Chef role and want to work in one of Dedham's leading luxury dining destinations, we'd love to hear from you.

Sous Chef EC1 London Up to £40k Monday - Friday An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Sous Chef with a flair for pastry to join a prestigious hospitality operation in the City of London. The operation consists of multiple private dining rooms and meeting spaces where the food offer is modern British and European cuisine at a Michelin level. Menus are seasonal with a strong focus on presentation, precision and consistency. Working under a Head Chef with Michelin experience, you ll be part of a refined, detail-driven kitchen delivering exceptional food in an exclusive, client-facing environment. Your role: Support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional standards Take a hands-on role in both prep and service Run sections and assist in leading junior team members Maintain consistency and quality across all services Contribute to menu development and planning Support on the pastry section Work closely with front-of-house teams Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours (2/3 evenings per week) What we re looking for: A Sous Chef or a Junior Sous Chef looking for a step up Proven background in fine dining or high-end hospitality catering Experience in restaurants, events, or premium B&I Talent, passion and flair for pastry would be ideal Eye for detail and presentation with high standards Passion for food, ingredients and service Good attitude and approach Excellent communication skills and a team player Ability to work in a pressured environment, remaining calm and focused Interested and want to find out more? Apply now and we d be happy to talk to you Jubilee Personnel Services Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. IND7

Senior Sous Chef - 5 Star Luxury Hotel Central London Salary: Highly Competitive + Paid Overtime Hours: 40-hour contract + paid overtime Location: Central London Contract: Permanent 5 days out of 7 Are you an ambitious Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious 5-star luxury hotel in Central London for a Senior Sous Chef to join their talented brigade. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong Sous Chef from a luxury hotel background who is ready to progress into their first Senior Sous Chef position. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Head Chef, you will play a key role in overseeing the hotel's main kitchen, banqueting operation and room service, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency and service across all areas. What we're looking for: - Previous experience as a Sous Chef within a 5-star luxury hotel. - Strong background in fine dining and high-volume banqueting. - Experience overseeing multiple kitchen operations, including la carte and room service. - A confident leader with excellent organisational and communication skills. - Passion for developing junior chefs and maintaining exceptional culinary standards. - Someone looking to take the next exciting step into a Senior Sous Chef role. What's on offer: - Highly competitive salary. - 40-hour contract with paid overtime. - 5 days out of 7 working pattern. - Excellent career progression within a renowned luxury hotel. - Opportunity to work with an experienced senior leadership team. - High-quality produce and an exceptional working environment. - Ongoing training and development. If you're a talented Sous Chef with a proven 5-star background and you're ready to take the next step into a Senior Sous Chef position, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity in complete confidence. INDLP

Job Vacancy: Sous ChefLocation: Charlton Athletic FC Training Ground, New Eltham Contract Type: Full-Time (5 days out of 7) Working Hours: Primarily daytime shifts; flexibility required# Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum Charlton Athletic Football Club is seeking a professional and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary team at the club's training ground in New Eltham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a high-performance environment, supporting the nutritional and dietary needs of elite athletes and staff. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of high-quality, performance-led meals Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef Ensure all food is prepared in line with dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health & safety compliance Support inventory management, ordering, and stock rotation Supervise and support junior kitchen staff as required Candidate Requirements: Previous experience in a Sous Chef role or equivalent within a professional kitchen environment Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs, particularly within a sports or health-focused setting Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong interpersonal and team leadership abilities Food hygiene certification and relevant culinary qualifications 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 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 SU and Gather 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 - Liverpool Street, London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Earnings: Up to £40,000 inclusive of service charge (base salary £33,000) Location: London, EC2M 3YD Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, latest finishing time 22.30/23.00, 40 hours. As a Sous Chef, you will work as part of the larger back-of-house team, supporting the kitchen operations and ensuring the production of authentic Italian dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You'll play a senior role in daily kitchen activities, preparing, cooking, and plating food items to Eataly's high standards while overseeing other chefs. As part of the back-of-house team at Eataly London, you will be assigned to one of our restaurants where you will do the majority of your shifts. You will, however, have the opportunity to support across one of the other outlets and further develop your skills and knowledge. We have two main restaurants plus a production kitchen. A traditional Italian grill restaurant - Terra by Carlo Cracco A classic, high-quality, casual Italian - Pasta & Pizza. Requirements At least 2 years of experience working at a Junior Sous Chef level in a high-quality kitchen in either a restaurant or hotel setting. Knowledge of fresh food cooking, strong knife skills and a good understanding of the basics of Italian cuisine. Experience working with grills and knowledgeable in the preparation of meat, fish and pasta dishes. Strong leadership skills and able to keep calm during busy service periods. Working with fresh ingredients is a must. Availability to work flexibly according to a rota that will cover mornings, evenings, and weekends. Knowledge of high-quality Italian food and dishes. People management skills, ability to set clear objectives, motivate and monitor progress. Willingness to be flexible and support multiple teams. Fluent in English. Right to work in the UK. Other information THE PERKS OF BEING AN EATALIAN No late-night finishing! The latest finishing time is 23.00. 40-hour contract. Overtime is paid. Tronc Scheme. 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (pro-rata). Free meal on shift. Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores. 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants. Discounted Gym memberships. WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being. MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs. "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person. Cycle to work scheme. No-interest technology loans. Employee assistance program. And much more available through our benefits platform.

Junior Sous Chef Pastry - Liverpool Street, London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Earnings : depending on experience, up to £36,000 including service charge Location : London, EC2M 3YD Contract type : Permanent, full-time, shifts for this role can start as early as 5.30 am, 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume, production-focused environment that celebrates pastry traditions. You'll play a key role in creating exceptional desserts for a variety of outlets-from our café display to our in-house restaurants, and even bespoke celebration cakes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a rising talent, if you bring technical skill, creativity, and a love for pastry, we want to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: Producing a wide range of pastries including-but not limited to-croissants, tarts, tiramisu, gelato, individual and plated desserts Contributing to the dessert offering for our restaurants, café, and takeaway counters Preparing custom cakes for special occasions in line with guest and brand expectations Maintaining high standards of consistency, presentation, and quality in a fast-paced production setting Working closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth service and timely output Upholding food safety and sanitation standards in all areas of production Requirements A pastry chef with a solid foundation in classic techniques-Italian and French pastry experience a plus Experience in a high-volume kitchen or production environment An eye for detail and a commitment to craftsmanship Strong organizational and time-management skills A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Flexibility regarding shift patterns, including weekends and holidays Other information THE PERKS OF BEING AN EATALIAN 40 hours contract. Overtime is paid. Tronc Scheme. 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (pro-rata). Free meal on shift. Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores. 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants. Discounted Gym memberships. WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being. MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs. "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person. Cycle to work scheme. No interest technology loans. Employee assistance program. And much more available through our benefits platform.

Sous chef - 4 day week (most weeks it is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and mainly daytime hours. You also get FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP and This kitchen has partnered with a local sports club to offer 2 free tickets on weekends to sport events. This is fresh food, 40 hours and a really good work life balance. Sous chef, 30k (based on 40hrs). The food they serve is focused on Nutrition and using a wide range of ingredients that all do different things in the compounds of the ingredients as well as tasting great. This is a very different role to the standard role - it is focused on nutrition & getting best from food, it is 4 day weeks with most weekends off & you get free gym membership. The role As a Sous chef you will support the head chef and sous chef and run part of the kitchen, you will use good ingredients to create a range of good quality dishes. You will produce foods that meet nutritional guidelines and that are of a good for the body & soul The most important is a sous chef who is a career chef, who is passionate and loves cooking. Expeirence We are looking for a Sous Chef who is currently a junior sous chef or sous chef within a good quality kitchen. You will have good knife skills, be passionate and from a good standard of cooking. sous chef 4 day week most evenings off, normally 8am to 6pm Normally working a monday, tuesday, thursday and friday (only occasional weekends) Bank holidays off Able to take a couple weeks off in the summer as well parking on site paid over time 40 hours contracts Salary is 30,000 (this is 40hr contract) + FREE gym membership Next Step: HtE RECRUITMENT ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT PERMANENT CHEF JOB. Since 2007 HtE Recruitment have placed 100s of chefs like you into full time positions. We have a wide range of Chef de Partie, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef and Head Chef positions across the UK. When you apply for this advert, we will save your contact details to call you regarding this job, please see our website or email we will send for a full GDPR privacy statement. HtE Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this permanent position.

Junior Sous Chef Pastry - Liverpool Street, London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Earnings : depending on experience, up to £36,000 including service charge Location : London, EC2M 3YD Contract type : Permanent, full-time, shifts for this role can start as early as 5.30 am, 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume, production-focused environment that celebrates pastry traditions. You'll play a key role in creating exceptional desserts for a variety of outlets-from our café display to our in-house restaurants, and even bespoke celebration cakes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a rising talent, if you bring technical skill, creativity, and a love for pastry, we want to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: Producing a wide range of pastries including-but not limited to-croissants, tarts, tiramisu, gelato, individual and plated desserts Contributing to the dessert offering for our restaurants, café, and takeaway counters Preparing custom cakes for special occasions in line with guest and brand expectations Maintaining high standards of consistency, presentation, and quality in a fast-paced production setting Working closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth service and timely output Upholding food safety and sanitation standards in all areas of production Requirements A pastry chef with a solid foundation in classic techniques-Italian and French pastry experience a plus Experience in a high-volume kitchen or production environment An eye for detail and a commitment to craftsmanship Strong organizational and time-management skills A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Flexibility regarding shift patterns, including weekends and holidays Other information THE PERKS OF BEING AN EATALIAN 40 hours contract. Overtime is paid. Tronc Scheme. 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (pro-rata). Free meal on shift. Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores. 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants. Discounted Gym memberships. WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being. MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs. "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person. Cycle to work scheme. No interest technology loans. Employee assistance program. And much more available through our benefits platform.

Sous Chef - Liverpool Street, London Company Description Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN. Position Earnings: Up to £40,000 inclusive of service charge (base salary £33,000) Location: London, EC2M 3YD Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, latest finishing time 22.30/23.00, 40 hours. As a Sous Chef, you will work as part of the larger back-of-house team, supporting the kitchen operations and ensuring the production of authentic Italian dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You'll play a senior role in daily kitchen activities, preparing, cooking, and plating food items to Eataly's high standards while overseeing other chefs. As part of the back-of-house team at Eataly London, you will be assigned to one of our restaurants where you will do the majority of your shifts. You will, however, have the opportunity to support across one of the other outlets and further develop your skills and knowledge. We have two main restaurants plus a production kitchen. A traditional Italian grill restaurant - Terra by Carlo Cracco A classic, high-quality, casual Italian - Pasta & Pizza. Requirements At least 2 years of experience working at a Junior Sous Chef level in a high-quality kitchen in either a restaurant or hotel setting. Knowledge of fresh food cooking, strong knife skills and a good understanding of the basics of Italian cuisine. Experience working with grills and knowledgeable in the preparation of meat, fish and pasta dishes. Strong leadership skills and able to keep calm during busy service periods. Working with fresh ingredients is a must. Availability to work flexibly according to a rota that will cover mornings, evenings, and weekends. Knowledge of high-quality Italian food and dishes. People management skills, ability to set clear objectives, motivate and monitor progress. Willingness to be flexible and support multiple teams. Fluent in English. Right to work in the UK. Other information THE PERKS OF BEING AN EATALIAN No late-night finishing! The latest finishing time is 23.00. 40-hour contract. Overtime is paid. Tronc Scheme. 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (pro-rata). Free meal on shift. Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores. 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants. Discounted Gym memberships. WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being. MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs. "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person. Cycle to work scheme. No-interest technology loans. Employee assistance program. And much more available through our benefits platform.