Junior Sous Chef

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Compass Group Ireland on a full-time basis, contracted to 45 hours per week.

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Junior Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits and Development Opportunities

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team

A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events and communication with our leaders

A holiday purchase scheme

Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Key Responsibilities

Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers

Identifying opportunities to improve our food service

Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported

Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers

Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste

Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards

Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets

Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards

Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Ideal Junior Sous Chef

Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive

Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships

Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner

Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers

Have a desire to succeed in your role

Possess the ability to work under pressure

Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Passionate about great-tasting food

Job Reference: com/0203/42704001/52793289/SU #G&G Ireland

CH&CO, a part of 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!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English