Sous Chef - Premium Contract Catering

COREcruitment · Central London

Sous Chef - Premium Contract Catering at COREcruitment, based in Central London, paying £44,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£44,000 per annum
Location
Central London
Contract
Contract
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
Chef

About 13% above the going rate for chef

Reference vacancies/8185587199

About the role

Salary: £44,000 per annum
Location: Central London
Hours: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week

We are recruiting a Sous Chef for a busy corporate dining operation in Central London, offering a fantastic opportunity to work across fresh-food staff dining, hospitality and events.

This is a substantial Business & Industry contract catering operation, with over 3,000 people based on site and an established kitchen brigade of over 10.

We're looking for someone who understands high-volume catering, enjoys leading chefs and can bring both organisation and creativity to a busy kitchen.

Salary & Benefits

  • £44,000 salary
  • Monday - Friday working week
  • 40-hour contract
  • Weekends free as part of the normal working pattern
  • Large, established kitchen team
  • Exposure to staff dining, hospitality and events

The Operation

  • Premium corporate staff dining.
  • High-volume breakfast and lunch service.
  • Hospitality and corporate events.
  • Fresh, varied menus.
  • Established brigade of over 10.

The Role

  • Work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen operations.
  • Lead and support chefs across different sections.
  • Maintain quality and consistency during busy services.
  • Support menu development and seasonal food ideas.
  • Oversee ordering, stock, food costs and waste.
  • Help train and develop junior chefs.
  • Take responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.

About You

  • Experienced Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
  • Strong contract catering or B&I background essential.
  • High-volume catering experience highly desirable.
  • Confident managing and motivating a kitchen team.
  • Passionate about fresh food and quality hospitality.
  • Organised, commercially aware and hands-on.

If you're looking for a £44,000 Sous Chef role in Central London with a Monday to Friday schedule, a strong brigade and the opportunity to work across both high-volume catering and premium hospitality, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com

Reference: vacancies/8185587199 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via COREcruitment

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