Sous Chef

Sous Chef, Reigate - £16.30 We're recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join our growing team in Reigate. With major projects underway, this is a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a thriving kitchen. As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and confidently lead the team in their absence.

You will play a vital role in maintaining standards, organisation, and food safety, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently during both steady and peak service periods. What you'll be doing as a Sous Chef: Run the kitchen independently when the Head Chef is not on siteDeliver high-quality, consistent staff dining for up to 320 covers on peak daysPrepare and deliver hot sandwich lunches, buffets, and light hospitalityEnsure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and compliance standardsMaintain strong organisation and structure within the kitchenSupport and motivate a small, close-knit teamContribute to menu planning and the production-focused catering offer What you'll need to be a successful Sous Chef: Proven experience as a Sous Chef, ideally within contract cateringStrong background in production-style catering and high-volume serviceExcellent knowledge of food safety and compliance, this is essentialExperience supporting or leading small teamsComfortable working within a smaller team environment 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 schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year About Us Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com R/SU Group 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!