London Café Culinary Lead & Team Mentor

Sodexo France; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider in London seeks a passionate Retail Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations at a heritage venue. You'll lead a skilled team, craft innovative menus, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on excellent guest experience and sociable hours, this role offers balance and variety. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in high-quality kitchens, strong organisational skills, and a passion for food.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthy lifestyle rewards app

The Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform

Membership of Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-quality kitchen.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering top-tier dishes.
• Ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all tasks within your section to the highest standard.
• Supervise and support the entire BOH team.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Strong organisational skills

Excellent kitchen hygiene knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Positive team attitude

Education

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef

Job description

A leading global service provider in London seeks a passionate Retail Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations at a heritage venue. You'll lead a skilled team, craft innovative menus, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on excellent guest experience and sociable hours, this role offers balance and variety. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in high-quality kitchens, strong organisational skills, and a passion for food.