Sous Chef Lodestone House, Rugby School
We're recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our talented catering team at Lodestone House, Rugby School .
As a Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality food and an outstanding dining experience. Working as part of the kitchen leadership team, you'll support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, lead from the front and help ensure consistently excellent standards of food, presentation, hygiene and service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys working with fresh food, motivating a team and delivering great food in a busy and rewarding environment.
Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 days
What you'll be doing
As our Sous Chef, your key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen at Lodestone House
Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes to consistently excellent standards
Supporting the senior kitchen team in delivering menus and maintaining food quality
Leading and motivating chefs and kitchen colleagues during preparation and service
Ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures are followed at all times
Supporting the training and development of the kitchen team
Assisting with ordering, stock control, deliveries and inventory management
Helping to control costs, manage portions and minimise food waste
Maintaining exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen
Bringing creativity, ideas and enthusiasm to the kitchen
Stepping up and taking responsibility for kitchen operations when required
Representing Chartwells and Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
What we're looking for
Our ideal Sous Chef will:
Have previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef in a professional kitchen
Be passionate about producing and serving great food
Have strong culinary skills and a good understanding of kitchen operations
Have excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen awareness
Be confident supporting, motivating and developing a kitchen team
Have excellent communication and organisational skills
Be comfortable working in a busy kitchen while maintaining consistently high standards
Be reliable, enthusiastic and able to lead by example
Be ambitious and keen to continue developing their culinary career
Your benefits
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them across a wide range of brands
Unwind with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
Share discounts and offers with your friends and family
Ready to join us?
If you're a passionate chef who takes pride in great food, high standards and being part of a successful kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career as a Sous Chef at Lodestone House, Rugby School.
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.
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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!
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Sous Chef - Rugby in London employer: Compass Group
At Compass Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a full-time Food & Beverage Supervisor role at RAAF Amberley that combines leadership with a great work-life balance. Our supportive team culture fosters professional growth, with guaranteed pathways to management opportunities and a focus on employee development, all while providing high-quality service to the Defence community. Enjoy weekday-focused shifts, reduced hours during festive seasons, and a range of employee benefits that make working with us both meaningful and rewarding.
