Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF REQUIRED FOR LEADING B CORP CATERING COMPANY IN NORTH-WEST LONDON

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Location: North-West London
Salary: £42,500 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join a busy, high-quality production kitchen supporting a leading London-based catering company. This is not a restaurant environment, but rather a fast-paced workplace catering operation focused on delivering exceptional food standards across a variety of corporate clients.
The company is a B Corp-certified catering business with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and creating thoughtfully prepared food using fresh ingredients. They are seeking a reliable, organised, and hands-on Sous Chef to work closely alongside the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring consistently high standards across all areas of production.
This role would suit a candidate with previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Senior Chef de Partie looking to step up within a structured and supportive kitchen environment. The successful candidate will be a calm and effective leader, capable of thriving in a busy production setting while maintaining excellent food quality, organisation, and hygiene standards.
Working days are Monday to Thursday and Sunday, with Friday and Saturday off. Working 45 hours per week. The position offers a fantastic work-life balance within a professional and team-oriented environment.
Candidates with previous experience within workplace catering, contract catering, or event catering environments would be highly advantageous. xwzovoh A strong understanding of nutrition, allergens, and dietary requirements is also highly desirable, along with any relevant food safety qualifications or certifications.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Overseeing food preparation and ensuring consistency and quality across production
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health, and safety
Assisting with stock control, ordering, and supplier management
Helping manage kitchen schedules and team organisation
Training, mentoring, and supporting junior kitchen staff
Ensuring allergen procedures and food safety standards are followed
Assisting with menu development and seasonal dish planning
Monitoring food waste and supporting cost-control initiatives
Stepping into leadership responsibilities in the Head Chefs absence
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie experience
Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards
Ability to lead calmly and effectively within a fast-paced environment
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistent execution
Reliable, efficient, and physically fit
Team-oriented with a proactive attitude
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Right to work in the UK
Excellent checkable references