Sous Chef

Our kitchen prepares exceptional cuisine for private dining, meeting rooms, conferences, and events. This includes:

• Private Dining: Lunches and dinners for up to 30 covers.
• Larger Events: Catering for up to 250 covers in event spaces.
• Conferences: Breakfast, hot/cold buffets, and evening canapés for 80-250 covers.
• Meeting Rooms: Breakfasts, sandwich/finger food lunches, cakes, and evening meals, with peak lunchtime covers around 200.
Working Hours:
• Standard hours are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Rare weekend requirements may arise.
• Evening Events: Typically 3 evenings per week outside school holidays, offering plentiful overtime opportunities., Menu Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to craft innovative and seasonal menus.
• Kitchen Management: Lead and work alongside kitchen staff, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Food Preparation: Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of dishes, participating in cooking and plating as needed.
• Stock Control: Manage stock levels, order ingredients, and monitor food costs while minimizing waste.
• Training & Development: Mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive environment.
• Quality Control: Regularly check and ensure all dishes meet fine dining standards.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations.
  
  Experience: 3-5 years in fine dining or hospitality kitchens, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Skills: Culinary excellence, creativity, leadership, and strong organizational abilities.
• Knowledge: Expertise in HSE regulations and a range of cooking techniques.
• Attributes: Positive attitude, passion for food, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-functional kitchen.
  
  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.


• Competitive Salary: £45,518 per annum.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday for a better work-life balance.
• Meal Allowance: Complimentary meals during shifts.
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth, partnered with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Health & Wellness: Access to an onsite gym and swimming pool.
• Prime Location: Located in the heart of Canary Wharf, steps away from public transport, 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:
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 Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available Receive Wow Points 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 Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.