Sous Chef

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.

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 .

Rate of pay: £40,000 per annum Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week – 7am – 3:30pm Location: London , SW1E 5LB About this role: 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support two Kitchen Porters, working closely with the Head Chef and Hospitality Sous Chef.
• Help run the daily kitchen operation, serving up to 150 covers per day.
• Monitor stock levels, order ingredients, and manage inventory to minimise waste.
• Support the Head Chef with menu planning and preparation for a busy catering environment.
• Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining high standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and fully compliant with health and safety standards.
• Assist with new menu ideas and dishes.
• Support food cost control and kitchen budgets.

What\’s in it for you? Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\’ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun