Job Description

We’re recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join our growing team in Reigate. With major projects underway, this is a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a thriving kitchen.

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and confidently lead the team in their absence. You will play a vital role in maintaining standards, organisation, and food safety, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently during both steady and peak service periods.

What you'll be doing as a Sous Chef:

• Run the kitchen independently when the Head Chef is not on site
• Deliver high-quality, consistent staff dining for up to 320 covers on peak days
• Prepare and deliver hot sandwich lunches, buffets, and light hospitality
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
• Maintain strong organisation and structure within the kitchen
• Support and motivate a small, close-knit team
• Contribute to menu planning and the production-focused catering offer

What you'll need to be a successful Sous Chef:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, ideally within contract catering
• Strong background in production-style catering and high-volume service
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and compliance, this is essential
• Experience supporting or leading small teams
• Comfortable working within a smaller team environment

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:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, 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
• Receive cash rewards 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

About Us

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.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! xbpsjku

powered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!