Hospitality Sous Chef, Liverpool Streer – £40,000

We're looking for a talented Hospitality Sous Chef to join a busy and growing contract catering operation. Working within a small but ambitious kitchen brigade consisting of a Head Chef, Sous Chef, 2 CDPs and a Commis Chef, you'll support a diverse food offering from working lunches to afternoon teas and an expanding fine dining programme. 

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Delivering high-quality food across breakfast, lunch, dinner, hospitality and event catering
• Assisting with menu development and bringing fresh ideas to the food offering
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team during service
• Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and hygiene standards
• Building strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Supporting a variety of events, from large-scale corporate hospitality to fine dining and VIP functions
• Helping drive the continued growth and development of the hospitality operation

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Experience within hospitality, contract catering, hotels or quality pub environments
• A strong all-round culinary background with the ability to adapt to different styles of service
• Excellent leadership and team development skills
• Passion for fresh food, quality and presentation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach to menu development and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships
• A desire to develop your career within a growing business
• Availability to start within a short notice period (ideally two weeks)

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.

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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!

powered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!