Sous Chef

Enhance Catering

Reigate•£17ph - £19ph DOE•Full time

Sous Chef – Reigate


£17.00 - £19.00 per hour | Full-Time | Day Shifts | Alternate Weekends


We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a luxury care and nursing home in Reigate, for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join their well-equipped kitchen team.


This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef looking for a stable, full-time role with excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career development.


The Role


Working closely with the Head Chef, you will be second in command and play a key role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently.


You will be responsible for:

  • Preparing and producing high-quality, nutritious meals to a restaurant standard
  • Supporting the Head Chef with menu development and seasonal changes
  • Supervising and developing junior members of the kitchen team
  • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
  • Helping to manage the kitchen during busy service periods
  • Ensuring consistently high standards of food presentation and quality


What We're Looking For


We are looking for a confident and experienced chef who is passionate about food and enjoys working as part of a team.

You should have:

  • Around 5 years' professional kitchen experience
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene, Catering or a similar qualification
  • Previous supervisory or Sous Chef experience
  • Knowledge of COSHH and food safety procedures
  • The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy kitchen
  • A positive, professional and proactive approach


Hours & Benefits

  • £17.00 per hour - £19.00 per hour
  • Full-time day shifts
  • Shift patterns: 07:00–15:30 / 10:00–18:00 / 12:00–20:00
  • Alternate weekends required
  • Up to 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
  • Workplace pension
  • Free meals on shifts of 6+ hours
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Blue Light discount scheme
  • £50 Refer a Friend voucher + up to £1,000 cash bonus
  • Staff recognition scheme
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Occupational health and wellbeing support
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Study support
  • Long-service awards and more