Junior Sous Chef - Full Time Only

Junior Sous Chef
Head Chef – Members, Senior Sous Chef - Members
Members Dining Room General Manager and Head Chef
To deputise for the Head Chef & Senior sous chef, overseeing the kitchen team in their absence including CDPs, Commis Chefs, Apprentices and Kitchen Porters.
Full-time as per the Terms & Conditions of Employment
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon

£42,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
As a Junior Sous Chef you will be working as part of the Members Dining Room Culinary Team, the purpose of the role is to prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. To assist the Members Dining Room Head Chef of the day to day running of the business. To deputise for the Head Chef in his/her absence.
We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.
From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.
The All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) is one of the world’s most iconic sporting locations serving as a private Members Club during 50 weeks of the year and for two weeks, hosting The Championships – the world’s premier grass court tennis tournament.
To supervise the preparation and cooking of sufficient food to provide the agreed amount of customer choice with minimum wastage
To ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures by following the recipe card to maintain correct and up-to-date allergen information
To ensure food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and quality
To ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busy
To ensure all food sent out is correctly garnished
To ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, tidy and attractive during service
Carry out accurate weekly stock takes and manage purchasing
To assist in the planning of menus ensuring that they achieve and maintain the budgeted food costs
Manage & lead the kitchen team with support from the Head Chef
Train new starter as well as existing members of staff to deliver daily menu (both kitchen and frontline staffs)
To lead and deputise in the absence of the Head Chef both within the Dining Room and Club Room
Understanding of all operational procedures – rotas, using source efficiently, FoodBuy, purchase & delivery log procedure.
To maintain Compass Food Safety procedure and carry out all relevant H&S, Food Safety, Environmental paperwork (daily/weekly/monthly)
Receive, read and understand the contents of the Employee Guide to Working with Compass
Implement all relevant HSE procedures within the unit and review them as appropriate.
Ensure that all appropriate HSE information, instruction, training and supervision is provided to all employees within your control to enable them to carry out their work safely and effectively.
Consult with employees under your control, other contractors sharing the site and Clients on HSE matters.
Report HSE issues beyond your control to the Head Chef of the Wingfield Café & Staff Restaurant
Implement the requirements of HSE campaigns that are initiated to improve HSE performance.
City & Guilds 706/1, 2 or NVQ Level 2 or similar qualification
Demonstrate innovation and strategic direction in food planning and menu development
Passion about food and customer service
Food Hygiene L2 experience
High standards and quality driven
5 in 7 day working week

• Uniform provided
• Flexible hours
• Pension Scheme
• Close to local Transport (Bus, Tube, Overground)
• Progression and development plans
• Food & Drink at Wimbledon is part of Levy UK + Ireland, the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It is the market leader in the provision of legendary food and drink experiences at some of the UK’s most significant sporting, arena, and leisure venues.

Through strong client partnerships, Levy UK + Ireland creates bespoke food concepts, service standards and pioneering design, implementing a guest-first approach and ongoing innovation at each venue. With a company-wide passion for food, Levy UK + Ireland creates menus and food experiences that feature fantastic seasonal dishes, with a strong focus on British ingredients.
As well as providing tailor-made concepts for its clients, Levy UK + Ireland also delivers corporate hospitality, event catering, venue sourcing and support services, through its portfolio of businesses. Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.