Sous Chef Monday - Friday

At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.<br><br>Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.<br><br>Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team- and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team in London .<br><br>Rate of pay: £40,000 per annum<br><br>Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week - 7am - 3:30pm<br><br>Location: London , SW1E 5LB<br><br>About this role:<br><br>This is a free-issue site serving breakfast and lunch daily. We also host occasional events, usually no more than four per year. Service is varied and includes buffet-style service, bistro-style plated meals, themed food days, and a large salad bar. Each day can have a slightly different service setup, so flexibility is important. Experience in contract catering would be ideal, but we are happy to support and develop the right person who has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br>Supervise and support two Kitchen Porters, working closely with the Head Chef and Hospitality Sous Chef.<br><br>Help run the daily kitchen operation, serving up to 150 covers per day.<br><br>Monitor stock levels, order ingredients, and manage inventory to minimise waste.<br><br>Support the Head Chef with menu planning and preparation for a busy catering environment.<br><br>Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation.<br><br>Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining high standards.<br><br>Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and fully compliant with health and safety standards.<br><br>Assist with new menu ideas and dishes.<br><br>Support food cost control and kitchen budgets.<br><br>What's in it for you?<br><br>Working with Vacherin has its perks! xwzovoh People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.<br>Personal Development and Training opportunities<br>Life assurance scheme<br>Pension scheme<br>Holiday allowance<br>Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion<br>Eye care<br>A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance<br>Family friendly support<br>Regular social events and communication with our leaders<br>A holiday purchase scheme<br>Volunteering days<br>Professional subscriptions<br>Recognition schemes and people awards<br>Long service awards<br>Access to some great high street discount vouchers<br><br>Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.<br><br>Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun