Senior Sous Chef - St. James’s Square, London

Senior Sous Chef - St. James’s Square, London

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - St. James’s Square, London

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : £45,000.00 per year

Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced and dedicated Senior Sous Chef to join the team at BP HQ in the heart of London.

This is an exciting, permanent, and full-time opportunity reporting into our Operational Head Chef on site.

Home to more than 500 people, BP’s global headquarters are in St. James’s Square in Central London. The site accommodates board and executive management, together with the key corporate and business functions teams.

You will be producing breakfast, lunch and dinner and we also cater for bespoke events and gala dinners. You will have the opportunity to lead,





coach and develop a large team and be involved in our constant innovation and evolving product.

The Senior Sous chef will champion the people part of our business, and support our Head Chef in carrying out team 1-2-1s , completing rotas and training plans.

Food safety and high standards of cleanliness will also be a key focus for you. Whilst this is a senior Sous Chef position, the scope of the role and the size of the operation could appeal to an existing Head Chef looking to progress within a large and exciting business.

What is in it for you :

- We are offering a salary of £45,000 per annum
- Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm
- Company pension
- Free meals on shift
- MyStaff Shop discounts
- Generous Annual Leave, increasing in line with service, and the opportunity to buy extra days
- EAP in house mental health champion
- Qualifications and progression within Aramark

A day in the life of a Sous Chef

- In the absence of the Head Chef, assume responsibility for the overall kitchen operation
- Menu planning






- Help oversee the general production of breakfast, lunch and dinner
- To maintain food hygiene, service & presentation to a high standard
- Support with managing the P&L; and all associated financials
- Deliver first class food throughout service
- Manage all associated administration
- To manage and champion daily and weekly cleaning schedules
- Ensure compliance of all processes and procedures, including daily and weekly checklists and cleaning schedules

You will be set up for success if you have :

- Relevant culinary experience operating at a Sous Chef or Head Chef level
- A passion for food and service
- Flexible approach to hours and duties
- IT literate, numerate and able to communicate across cross discipline stakeholders
- Security vetting will be required







At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark UK is an equal opportunities employer.

▶️ Senior Sous Chef - St. James’s Square, London
🖊️ Aramark
📍 London