At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and develop top-notch dishes while stepping up as Head Chef when needed.
- Company: Join a multi award-winning catering company with a passion for food.
- Benefits: Enjoy a birthday day off, free lunches, and monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth with fully funded development courses and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative kitchen team and make a real impact on customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Relevant culinary experience and certifications in Food Safety and Health & Safety.
We’re a multi award‑winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team. Producing and developing the highest standard of food within the required time and financial targets, you’ll step into the Head Chef’s shoes when required. You also have ideas of your own, and will be keen to develop new initiatives to improve standards. Enthusiastic about food, you’ll research innovative ideas and contribute to all areas of food production, from menu planning capturing food trends, to delighting our customers.
An effective communicator, you’re a professional who promotes team spirit, company culture and can switch the speed of your work when the business needs you to. With a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning by attending workshops and forums. And while your kitchen management skills may be at a basic level, you’re ready to improve and grow.
Qualifications
With relevant experience and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent, you’ll have Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2, and be confident in your working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP. 2 years’ experience working in a similar size operation would be an advantage, along with some experience in supervising others.
Benefits
- An annual day off for your birthday!
- Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
- Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
- Free lunch every workday!
- 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
- Enhanced parental leave benefits.
- Paid leave for fertility treatments.
- Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.
Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website.
Sous Chef employer: bartlett mitchell - #TMFenchurchSt
Bartlett Mitchell is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its team members. With a vibrant work culture that encourages creativity and innovation in food production, employees benefit from unique opportunities such as monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs and fully funded development courses. Located in a dynamic environment, the company also offers generous perks like a paid day off for volunteering, free lunches, and enhanced parental leave, making it a truly rewarding place to build a culinary career.
Contact Details:
bartlett mitchell - #TMFenchurchSt Recruitment Team
