Senior Hospitality Sous Chef

Location: Shell Centre, 2 York Road, London SE1 7NA
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent/40 hours per week
Salary: £42,000 - £44,500 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday

Use of onsite gym

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile hospitality operation in Central London, delivering premium dining experiences for senior executives and corporate events at the Shell Centre.

As Senior Hospitality Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef and leadership team to deliver exceptional cuisine and service across a variety of hospitality settings.This Monday to Friday role offers excellent work-life balance, along with access to high-quality facilities, including an onsite gym.

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and delivery of fine dining meals, executive buffets, business centre dining, and corporate hospitality events.You will support daily operations, lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence, and drive innovation in menu creation and service standards.

Deliver fine dining and corporate hospitality meals to the highest standard

Work independently to prepare meals for the executive floor, meeting individual dietary requirements

Plan and execute daily kitchen tasks and ensure timely service delivery

Liaise with executive floor managers to coordinate meal service and special requests

Provide full kitchen leadership in the absence of the Head Chef

Create innovative, seasonal, and cost-effective menus

Train and support junior kitchen staff to promote a collaborative and high-performing team

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, hygiene, and COSHH regulations

Oversee cleaning schedules, audits, and corrective action logs

Support service delivery through effective kitchen and equipment management

Maintain accurate stock levels and manage supplier relationships

Uphold company and client standards in food preparation, presentation, and service

Monitor customer feedback and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Deliver kitchen operations in line with contractual KPIs and service level agreements

Proven leadership in a high-end kitchen environment (fine dining, hotels, or B&I hospitality)

Culinary creativity with strong attention to detail and service delivery

Financial awareness, including experience in cost control, menu costing, and budgeting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage a team under pressure and maintain high standards

Deep understanding of food safety, kitchen compliance, and industry best practices

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher)

Proficient in Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems

Strong knowledge of health and safety protocols in professional kitchens

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Experience delivering training to junior staff

Experience managing expectations of both clients and end-users in a corporate environment

Competitive salary in a Monday to Friday role

Central London location with onsite gym access

A supportive team culture focused on growth, quality, and service excellence

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it is a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for who you are

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions

Thrive in your own way with support to grow and succeed

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families, including:

Unlimited access to an online wellbeing support platform

Extensive Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

24/7 access to a virtual GP service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme with year-round deals at major retailers

Learning and development tools for career growth

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies across Sodexo UK and Ireland

If you're ready to take your hospitality career to the next level, apply now and join a team that delivers excellence, every day.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Feed our customers and we'll fuel your career.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Salary £42,000 to £44,500 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits