Sous Chef

At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth. Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team- and still make it home for dinner?  We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team. Salary: £42,000 per annum Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am - 3.30pm Location: London, SW11 4AN Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a busy canteen-style restaurant operation.
• Help deliver a high-quality breakfast and lunch service for approximately 500 covers per day.
• Manage the smooth running of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Supervise and support a team of 3 Chefs and 3 Kitchen Porters, ensuring high standards and productivity.
• Assist with menu development alongside the Head Chef, creating fresh, seasonal and appealing food offers.
• Maintain all kitchen paperwork, including food safety records, compliance checks and daily operational documentation.
• Manage stock control, ordering, food costs and waste in line with company targets.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, health & safety and compliance.
• Support the delivery of excellent customer service and a positive dining experience.
• Drive continuous improvement within the kitchen operation and identify opportunities to enhance food quality and efficiency.
• Lead by example, creating a positive, motivated and professional kitchen culture. Ideal Candidate
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef within contract catering, workplace dining, hospitality or a high-volume catering environment.
• Experience working in a large-scale catering operation serving high numbers of customers daily.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house systems, including stock control, ordering, food safety, compliance and kitchen administration.
• Previous experience supervising and developing kitchen teams.
• Confident managing day-to-day kitchen operations and deputising for the Head Chef when required.
• Experience with menu planning and development alongside senior culinary leaders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, HACCP and health & safety regulations.
• Hands-on, proactive and passionate about delivering great food and service.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative and positive approach. What's in it for you?  Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. 
• Personal Development and Training opportunities 
• Life assurance scheme 
• Pension scheme 
• Holiday allowance 
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance 
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support 
• A holiday purchase scheme 
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders 
• Volunteering days 
• Recognition schemes and people award 
• Long service awards 
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0510/48893001/52707419/SU Vacherin 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!