Sous Chef - Corporate Catering - Uxbridge Monday to Friday and Sunday

Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Uxbridge (near Uxbridge Underground Station)

Salary: £38,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Days: Monday to Sunday (rota basis)
Shift Pattern: Shifts between 6:00am and 6:00pm
Holiday Entitlement: 23 days plus Bank Holidays
Start Date: 1 March 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to support culinary operations within a high-volume corporate catering environment serving a well-known energy company client. This is a hands on leadership role where you will help deliver consistently high standards across complimentary (free issue) staff dining and corporate hospitality in a professional, client focused setting.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will support day-to-day kitchen operations, lead food production, coach and develop the team, and ensure excellent quality, presentation, and food safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, production, and service delivery.
• Lead the preparation and service of daily complimentary (free issue) lunch offerings for client employees.
• Supervise, train, and support kitchen staff to maintain a smooth, efficient, and professional kitchen operation.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation standards, and portion control across all services.
• Support menu planning and execution for staff dining, executive hospitality, and corporate events.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation and HACCP standards, maintaining accurate records where required.
• Monitor stock levels, support ordering, and contribute to cost control to meet budgetary targets.
• Step into a leadership role and manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence when required.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, ideally within corporate catering, contract catering or other high-volume food service environments.
• Experience supporting staff dining or complimentary meal programmes is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, with a practical understanding of HACCP.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a structured environment.
• A calm, professional and client-focused approach with strong communication and leadership skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

Benefits

• Pension and life assurance.
• Health cash plan for you and your dependents.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Friendly work environment with a strong sense of community.

About Bennett Hay

At Bennett Hay, we are known for delivering exceptional guest service and creating memorable experiences across London. Our personalised approach ensures every detail is perfect for our clients and their guests. As proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are committed to the wellbeing and professional growth of our colleagues.

Please do not call our Head Office for vacancy related questions, as our HR Recruitment team is not always on site and prefer emails.