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BM Caterers - Sous Chef

WSH GroupReading, England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 19 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£30k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Posted
9 hours ago
ChefContinuous ImprovementFood SafetyHACCPMental HealthMenu Planning

Job Description

Sous Chef – BM Caterers

Location: Denham,  Middlesex    Salary: 30,000   Contract: [Full time / Permanent]

Support the kitchen, inspire the team, deliver great food

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support our kitchen operation and help deliver exceptional food every day.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who enjoys leading by example, working closely with the Head Chef and bringing creativity, consistency and energy to the kitchen.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
  • Helping deliver high-quality food within budget and service targets
  • Contributing to menu planning and food innovation
  • Maintaining food safety, health and safety, COSHH and HACCP standards
  • Supporting and guiding junior team members
  • Helping manage kitchen organisation and standards
  • Stepping up in the Head Chef’s absence when needed

What we’re looking for

  • Experience in a similar chef role
  • Passion for food and continuous improvement
  • Strong organisation and communication skills
  • A calm, positive approach under pressure
  • Ability to support and develop others
  • Strong food safety and kitchen knowledge

Why join BM Caterers?

  • An annual day off for your birthday
  • Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
  • Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
  • Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
  • Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
  • Free lunch on shift
  • Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Paid leave for fertility treatment
  • Grandparent leave
  • Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
  • Pension and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Join us and find your happy career in a happy place.

At BM Caterers, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

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