Title:  Sous Chef

Job Description

Are you a driven and experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a key leadership role?

We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on culinary professional to support the smooth and successful running of our back-of-house operation at Bricks Restaurant, LEGOLAND.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and wider leadership team to deliver exceptional food, high standards of food safety, and a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

This is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment and is ready to take on greater responsibility. Reporting to the Head Chef you’ll play a critical role in operational delivery, people development, and maintaining Aramark’s standards across food quality, cost control, and compliance.

This is a permanent, full-time position based at Legoland Windsor, SL4 4AY.

What's in it for you;

• £36,400 dependant on experience
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, free mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production across all services, delivering consistent quality
• Prepare and present dishes in line with agreed recipes and standards
• Manage kitchen administration, ordering, stock control and cost management
• Drive high levels of guest satisfaction through food quality and efficiency
• Deputise for the Head Chef, taking full responsibility for kitchen operations when required
• Support P&L management, financial controls and waste reduction
• Train, mentor and develop kitchen staff in a positive, collaborative environment
• Contribute to menu development, innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, Health & Safety and Aramark policies
• Act as a role model for the BOH team and support wider business operations as needed

Key Requirements:

• Excellent understanding and application of food hygiene standards
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams
• Strong IT, numeracy and communication skills
• Passion for food, service and operational excellence
• Relevant culinary experience operating at Sous Chef or Head Chef level

About Aramark

If you’re ready to take the next step in your culinary career with a global organisation that values quality, people and passion for food, we’d love to hear from you.

If you already work for Aramark, please notify your line manager before applying.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

For any accessibility requirements or questions, please contact careers@aramark.co.uk.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.