Sous Chef - Part-Time

4h4 hours ago

Elior Group

London, GB · Full-time · £18,000 – £24,000

About this role

At Elior, dining is about more than exceptional food. We create welcoming, refined spaces where the over-55 community can come together, connect, and enjoy meaningful moments. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared using fresh ingredients and expert care.

Based onsite at the Bishops Avenue residence, the 2nd Chef role combines culinary excellence with leadership in a luxury setting designed for people over 65. The position runs two days out of seven from 10:00am to 8:00pm for 20 hours per week.

You will lead a talented catering team while managing stock, ordering, and cost control. Daily work includes mentoring staff, maintaining food safety and COSHH compliance, and championing a resident-first culture with consistently high service standards.

This is a unique opportunity to shape an exceptional dining experience in a prestigious, forward-thinking environment that blends luxury apartments with private members’ club services.

Requirements

Proven leadership skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
Strong focus on frontline operations and resident satisfaction
Passion for service excellence and people
Strong customer service ethos with genuine passion for creating memorable experiences
Catering experience with strong chef skills
2+ years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef ready for the next step

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing catering team to deliver outstanding service
Recruit, train, and support staff to maintain excellence and efficiency
Manage stock, ordering, and cost control to ensure financial performance
Maintain clear communication within the team, with management, and with clients
Ensure compliance with all food safety, COSHH, health & safety, and legal regulations
Champion a resident-first culture with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail
Maintain consistently high service standards aligned with brand and hospitality expectations