Sous Chef - Full Time - Hatfield

In Cork; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary company in Hatfield is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time position involves preparing high-quality dishes, improving food service, and fostering a positive kitchen environment. Ideal candidates are excellent communicators with a strong desire to succeed and a love for great-tasting food. Work-life balance and career development opportunities are provided, along with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Personal Development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy with Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Passionate about using fresh ingredients.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Support team in delivering food concepts.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team building

Creativity

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top‑quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role that can offer both work‑life balance and career development – we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits

People are at the heart of everything we do, so we’ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Personal Development and Training opportunities – We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift Pattern

Here’s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full‑time (Days)
• Tues: Full‑time (Days)
• Weds: Full‑time (Days)
• Thurs: Full‑time (Days)
• Fri: Full‑time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun: Full‑time (Days)

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great‑tasting food

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CH&CO, a part of 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!