Job Introduction
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 plus 1.5X Over time
Working pattern: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Some flexibility is required for occasional very early evening events, depending on business needs.
Location: London, EC2N 4BQ
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Large-volume catering for global daily menus across London workplace contracts
- Lead shifts and guide the team of chefs, including CDPs and junior kitchen staff
- Report to the Head Chef
- Identify opportunities to improve food service
- Create a positive kitchen environment where the team feels welcomed and supported
- Ensure strong food safety and sanitation standards
- Maintain excellent cooking skills with attention to detail and presentation
- Work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Passion for using high-quality ingredients and preserving authentic culinary traditions
Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-quality culinary environment, preferably in large-scale catering or high-volume service.
- Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Excellent cooking skills with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
- Experience managing and training a team, including CDPs and junior kitchen staff.
- Passion for using high-quality ingredients and preserving authentic culinary traditions.
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
Job Reference: com/2209/48499001/52834705/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!