Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef, Bank - Up to £46,000

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team at a global operational headquarters, located within the iconic Leadenhall Building in the heart of the City of London. This prestigious location provides a unique setting for delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, including fine dining, canapé receptions, buffets, and corporate events for 50–200 guests.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key leadership role in managing kitchen operations, driving food quality and consistency, and developing a high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Sous Chef ready to take on greater responsibility within a premium corporate hospitality environment.

What you'll be doing as a Senior Sous Chef:

• Act as the senior support to the Head Chef and deputise in their absence
• Drive food quality, presentation, and consistency across all services
• Mentor, coach, and develop chefs at all levels
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards
• Assist in menu development and seasonal planning
• Monitor portion control and minimise waste
• Maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist with purchasing, stock management, and supplier relationships
• Support achievement of food cost and gross profit targets
• Deliver exceptional hospitality experiences for clients and guests
• Maintain a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Respond proactively to feedback and evolving business needs

About You!

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality hospitality environment
• Experience within corporate hospitality, events, contract catering, or high-volume operations

  
  

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent culinary and organisational abilities
• Experience delivering high-quality buffet, canapé, and fine dining services
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance
• Knowledge of food cost management and gross profit control

If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a prestigious corporate hospitality setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/0306/86874001/52811404/SU #RA Group

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!