Retail Sous Chef - Monday to Friday

Sous Chef - Premium Corporate Dining | Street Food & World Flavours Central London | Contract Catering £45,000 per annum Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week (6:30/6:45am - 3:00/3:30pm) A leading contract catering provider is seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join a high-performing kitchen within a premium corporate environment in Central London. The client specialises in exceptional in-house staff dining that surpasses the high street, alongside corporate hospitality and fine dining experiences tailored to each individual client. Their approach focuses on innovation, wellbeing-led food concepts, and delivering vibrant dining environments that support a healthy and motivated workforce. Their portfolio includes prestigious financial institutions, global media organisations, conference venues, and high-tech workplaces. The organisation promotes a strong people-focused culture, encouraging professional growth, team engagement, and an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive. The Role The successful candidate will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of a retail-focused, free-issue site delivering exceptional staff dining, hospitality, and world-inspired street food concepts in a fast-paced corporate setting. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate and hands-on chef with strong culinary skills, a flair for global flavours, and the ability to maintain exceptional standards while supporting kitchen leadership and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and service delivery Assisting in the preparation and delivery of innovative, seasonal menus featuring fresh, world-inspired cuisine Supervising and motivating the kitchen team to maintain high performance and consistency Driving creativity across retail and hospitality offers, including live cooking concepts Ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and customer experience Supporting food cost control, stock management, and waste reduction Maintaining full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations Assisting in training and developing junior team members Candidate Profile Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef within contract catering, corporate dining, or a quality-led hospitality environment Strong knowledge of global cuisines and modern food trends Passion for fresh food, innovation, and high-quality service delivery Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment Excellent team leadership and communication skills Good commercial awareness and operational understanding Sound knowledge of food safety and compliance standards What's on Offer Salary of £45,000 per annum Monday-Friday working pattern offering excellent work-life balance Career development opportunities within a leading organisation Supportive and inclusive working culture Regular team events and engagement initiatives Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age