Sous Chef

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Job Description Job Title: Sous Chef Location: Heritage Portfolio CPU, 49a North Fort Street Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4HJ upto £41,000 per annum 40 Hours / 5days over 7days Job Introduction At Heritage Portfolio , we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding food and hospitality at some of Scotland's most prestigious venues and events. From elegant private dinners and exclusive celebrations to large-scale events, our culinary teams are at the heart of creating unforgettable experiences. We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our culinary team at our Central Production Unit (CPU) in North Fort Street, Edinburgh . This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys the variety of both kitchen production and live event catering. You'll combine your culinary expertise with strong organisational skills, helping to deliver exceptional food at scale while also stepping out of the production kitchen to lead food service at a range of stunning venues. Working closely with our Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, you'll be part of a passionate and supportive team that values creativity, consistency and attention to detail. Whether you're coordinating production for a major event, developing junior chefs or leading a dinner service, no two days will be quite the same. If you thrive in a busy kitchen, take pride in delivering outstanding standards and enjoy the excitement of event catering, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do: Support the Head Chef in overseeing the day-to-day running of the Central Production Unit, ensuring efficient and consistent food production. Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes to agreed recipes, specifications and presentation standards. Take the lead on food service at events, private dinners and hospitality functions across a variety of venues. Assist with daily, weekly and monthly production planning, coordinating staffing and resources to meet event requirements and deadlines. Supervise, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade, providing coaching and guidance to maintain high culinary standards. Support stock management, including ordering, deliveries, stock rotation, portion control and waste reduction. Maintain full compliance with food safety, HACCP, health and safety and company operating procedures. Deputise for the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef when required, ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations. What You Bring: Essential: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step, ideally within event catering, hospitality or a high-volume kitchen environment. Food Safety Level 3 qualification. A proven track record of producing consistently high-quality food with excellent attention to detail. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop a kitchen team. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance production schedules and live event demands. A sound understanding of food safety, HACCP and kitchen health and safety requirements. A flexible, hands-on approach and the confidence to lead kitchen operations in different environments. Desirable: Experience working within a Central Production Unit, large-scale event catering or banqueting operation. IOSH Managing Safely qualification. Good commercial awareness, including stock control, food costs and waste management. A passion for culinary innovation, developing new techniques and continuously improving the guest experience. What we offer: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it s a chance to be part of something greater. You ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families: Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement. Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services. The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card. Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform. Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools. Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit. Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities. Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Full training and full protective uniform supplied. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications. About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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