Sous Chef - University Catering
Salary: Up to £42,000
Location: Central London
Hours: 5 days out of 7 | Approximately 70-80% Monday–Friday
Love fresh food and variety, but want more of your weekends back?
I’m recruiting a Sous Chef for a fresh-food university catering operation in Central London.
You’ll work across student dining, hospitality, private dining and events, with approximately 70–80% of shifts Monday–Friday
You’ll join a welcoming team that cares about its food.
It’s a great opportunity to build your experience across different styles of service and take an active role in running the kitchen.
The Operation
- Fresh-food university catering.
- Student and staff dining.
- Hospitality, private functions and events.
- A mix of daily service and more refined menus.
The Role
- Support the senior kitchen team with daily operations.
- Lead preparation and service across different sections.
- Help develop fresh, seasonal menus.
- Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Support and develop junior chefs.
- Manage stock, minimise waste and maintain food safety standards.
- Take responsibility for the kitchen when required.
About You
- An experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to progress.
- A background in restaurants, hotels, contract catering or education.
- Confident cooking fresh food across different menus.
- Organised and comfortable leading a busy service.
- A positive team member who enjoys supporting other chefs.
Bring your cooking skills to a varied role with a welcoming team and a largely weekday schedule.
Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Full Time
- Rate: £42k per year + 80% Monday to Friday
- Location: London, Greater London, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Catering
- Recruiter: COREcruitment
- Tel: 000
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- Reference: SOUSCHEFUNI
- Posted: 2026-10-27 13:38:47 -
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