Junior Sous Chef – London Café: Menu Craft & Service

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team in London. The role involves creating menus, preparing food, and managing café operations with a focus on customer satisfaction and sustainability. Ideal candidates should have some experience in contract catering, excellent time-management skills, and a passion for food. This position offers competitive salary and great company benefits including personal development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Family friendly support

Recognition schemes and people awards

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering or café settings is highly desirable.
• A strong focus on social sustainability is essential.
• Ability to be flexible and cover front of house when required.

Responsibilities

• Create menus based on client and customer needs.
• Prepare food timely for smooth service.
• Run the café efficiently, managing up to 60 covers daily.
• Communicate ingredient needs for planned menus.

Skills

Time-management skills

Front of house ability

Knowledge of food safety

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading catering service is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team in London. The role involves creating menus, preparing food, and managing café operations with a focus on customer satisfaction and sustainability. Ideal candidates should have some experience in contract catering, excellent time-management skills, and a passion for food. This position offers competitive salary and great company benefits including personal development opportunities and a supportive work environment.