Location
London, Excel Centre

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£44,131 per annum

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join Levy on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work alongside a passionate team to create exceptional culinary experiences using top quality fresh ingredients. This role offers a great work-life balance and career development opportunities within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate. Your key responsibilities will include preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers, identifying opportunities to improve food service, creating a positive kitchen environment, supporting the team in delivering tasty food concepts, representing Compass Group UK&I positively, managing food ordering, stock control and waste, overseeing kitchen hygiene, supporting budget management, and complying with food handling, hygiene, and health and safety standards.

Benefits
Excellent benefits package including healthcare (Medicash covering dental, optical and therapy treatments for up to 4 dependent children), Aviva Digicare free annual healthcare check, exclusive perks and wellbeing discounts (cinema, gym, health clubs, travel, shopping), meals on duty, Vodafone discounts, pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional day off for your birthday, extra leave following maternity return, family-friendly benefits, holiday purchase scheme, ongoing training and development, professional subscriptions paid, and financial wellbeing programmes.

Experience
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a busy kitchen environment is desirable.

About you
- Ability to create a positive work environment where the team can thrive
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
- Motivated and eager to strive for excellence
- Proactive decision maker focused on customer satisfaction
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Exceptional timekeeping and reliability
- Passionate about great-tasting food and culinary creativity

Qualifications
Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous but not explicitly required. A commitment to food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards is essential.