Sous Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We've been looking for a Sous Chef just like you!
As a Sous Chef you will work with the Head Chef to ensure that the kitchen is run in accordance with company and legal guidelines, and that we deliver the perfect plate every time in a clean and safe environment.
You will be someone who consistently delivers and enjoys additional responsibilities including managing and developing the kitchen team and deputising in the absence of the Head Chef.
The ideal candidate will have experience of a fresh food kitchen and large scale catering.
You must be able to lead the team in absence of the head chef whilst covering holidays and sickness. This is a very hands on role and responsibilities include staff training, ordering, stock control, stock rotation and health and safety.
THIS IS A LIVE OUT POSITION, please only apply if your able to commute to work.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Malden: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sous Chef roles across Woodies Freehouse's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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