Sous Chef - Conference & Events Location: Canary Wharf Salary: Circa £40,000 We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our Conference & Events Team at Canary Wharf.
This is a unique role that offers the opportunity to deliver diverse culinary experiences-from high-volume conferences to casual sandwich lunches-while showcasing your leadership and operational skills.
Key Responsibilities: Independently manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
Flexibly adapt to varying demands, from catering high-volume conferences to simpler lunches.
Lead and direct a team of agency chefs, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
Maintain a cost-effective kitchen by managing budgets, stock, and wastage.
Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
About You: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in conference and events catering.
Strong ability to work autonomously and manage kitchen operations independently.
Excellent leadership skills, capable of effectively managing and motivating a team.
Adaptable and flexible to meet the varying demands of the role.
A keen eye for cost control without compromising on quality.
What We Offer: Competitive salary package.
A dynamic and supportive work environment.
Opportunities to grow and develop within the business.
If you're a proactive Sous Chef ready to take on a diverse and rewarding role, apply now and become a key part of our team at Canary Wharf!
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families 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/1811/91246001/52696268/SU 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!
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