Sous Chef - Full Time - London

Sous Chef – Hospitality Catering
Location: Near Bank Station, London
Salary: £43,555 per year
Hours: 06:30am to 2:30pm, with two to three evenings per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday only

We are looking for an organised and experienced Sous Chef to join a busy hospitality catering operation near Bank Station. This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys early starts, hospitality service, and a weekday-only schedule with no weekends.

You will work within a team of 13, with 5 chefs focused on hospitality, reporting to the Head Chef and supporting two CDPs and a KP. The role is hospitality-led, covering breakfasts, daytime specials, buffets, and finger food for events ranging from 100 to 250 guests.

A new events space opening in May 2026 will allow the team to run three to four events at the same time, so strong organisation, leadership, and business awareness are key. The kitchen is compact, and high standards of food safety and health and safety are essential.

Key responsibilities

Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
Leading and motivating the team during service
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards
Assisting with menu planning, stock control, and ordering

What we’re looking for

Previous experience as a Sous Chef in hospitality or contract catering
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Experience in high-volume environments such as contract catering or large hotels
Flexibility to work two to three weekday evenings

What we offer

£43,555 salary
Monday to Friday working pattern
No weekend work
Career development opportunities
Supportive, professional working environment

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.

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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!