Sous Chef

This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences on a full-time basis, contracted to 39 hours per week with flexibility across days, evenings, and weekends.As a Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef to deliver outstanding culinary experiences for our customers. You'll lead by example in a passionate and dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene within the market-leading food service company in the UK and Ireland.In return, we offer strong support and development opportunities to help you progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises those who go beyond the plate.Your Key Responsibilities Will IncludePreparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersIdentifying opportunities to improve our food serviceCreating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supportedSupporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customersRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageSupporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food wasteOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsSupporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targetsComplying with Food Handling and Hygiene standardsComplying with Health and Safety regulationsOur Ideal Sous Chef WillCreate a positive work environment where the whole team can thriveBe a brilliant communicator and easily build relationshipsStrive for excellence in an eager and motivated mannerTake initiative and make decisions that are right for our customersHave a desire to succeed in your rolePossess the ability to work under pressureDemonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliabilityPassionate about great-tasting foodAt Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain, protect and why your personal data is collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV's or job applications for longer than necessary.Job Reference: com/0511/42852001/52773841/ROI #Republic of IrelandCompass 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!