Fine Dining Sous Chef

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality company is seeking a Fine Dining Sous Chef for their Canary Wharf location in London. The role is essential in leading a high-performing kitchen team and ensuring exceptional food quality and compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in fine dining, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for food. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including subsidised meals and gym membership, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up.
• Genuine passion for food and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and hygiene standards.
• Supervise and develop the back-of-house (BOH) team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Food trends knowledge

Job description

Fine Dining Sous Chef - Canary Wharf, London

We’re looking for a hands-on, driven Fine Dining Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and help lead a high-performing kitchen team in a fast-paced, premium environment. This is a key leadership role with real responsibility, creative input, and room to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead the operation in their absence
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Supervise, motivate, and develop the BOH team (CDPs, Commis, KPs, apprentices)
• Assist with menu planning, costing, and delivery in line with budgeted GP margins
• Oversee stock control, ordering, deliveries, storage, and waste management
• Ensure accurate allergen information, menu availability, and correct food labelling
• Drive a positive working culture and strong collaboration between BOH and FOH teams
• Support recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of kitchen staff
• Maintain EHO rating of 5* and achieve internal audit and compliance targets
• Lead by example during busy services with a strong, hands-on approach

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef (or strong Junior Sous ready to step up) in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen
• A genuine passion for food, creativity, and delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Solid commercial awareness, with experience controlling costs and minimising waste
• Good knowledge of food trends, modern presentation styles, and fine dining standards
• Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with FOH and stakeholders
• Calm under pressure with a problem-solving, proactive mindset
• Relevant Food Hygiene & Health & Safety knowledge

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:

• Subsidised meals
• Subsidised gym membership
• 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 on 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 on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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 workplaces 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!