Sous Chef - Bletchley Park

Benugo Limited; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Bletchley Park is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, develop menu ideas, and maintain high food safety standards. The role involves leading a team and ensuring food quality. Candidates should have experience in high volume kitchens and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time, permanent contract with additional benefits including free meals and employee discounts.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee

Monthly allowance for Benugo locations

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick leave

Company annual leave

Employee discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in high-pressure kitchen environments.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head Chef and lead the team in their absence.
• Develop new menu ideas with Head Chef.
• Maintain food safety and health standards.

Skills

Experience within high volume kitchens

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at Bletchley Park.

Set within the historic home of Allied code-breaking during World War II, our food operation at Bletchley Park spans multiple outlets across the site, serving freshly prepared hot meals, sandwiches, salads, cakes, and other baked treats, alongside a full range of hot and cold beverages.

Shifts: 5 days out of 7, daytime

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a high volume kitchens
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!