Sous Chef - Hospitality

Job Title: Sous Chef Location: Central London Salary: £40,000 + Paid Overtime Sector: Corporate Contract Catering We are recruiting an experienced and ambitious Sous Chef to join a prestigious corporate contract catering operation in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef with strong fine dining and hotel experience who is looking to progress their career within a high-quality corporate environment, with a clear development plan to step into a Head Chef role. The Role: You will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a busy and high-standard kitchen, delivering everything from fresh sandwich and working lunches to elegant, sit-down fine dining dinners and corporate events. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work with premium ingredients while maintaining consistent quality and presentation. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in the management of all kitchen operations * Produce high-quality food for both volume and fine dining services * Lead, train, and motivate junior members of the brigade * Ensure food safety, hygiene, and H&S standards are consistently met * Support menu development and service planning * Maintain high standards of presentation, consistency, and service The Ideal Candidate: * Experience in fine dining restaurants and/or 4 or 5-star hotels * Strong background in contract catering or premium hospitality * Proven ability to deliver both high-volume and high-end services * Ambitious and keen to develop into a Head Chef role * A hands-on leader with excellent organisational and communication skills What’s On Offer: * £40,000 salary plus paid overtime * Monday to Friday corporate environment * High-quality, fresh food operation * Clear progression and development plan to Head Chef