Job Description

At Pique, we believe great food starts with a great team. We're a female-founded, independently owned catering company creating vibrant, seasonal food for some of London's leading businesses and events. From beautifully presented corporate lunches to large-scale event catering, we pride ourselves on cooking everything from scratch with quality ingredients and a genuinely collaborative approach.

The Sous will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of the catering kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and efficiency. This role includes supervising kitchen staff, managing stock and ordering, maintaining health and safety records, and taking full responsibility for running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Head up the team for the preparation, production, and delivery of food for contracts and events
Take charge of the kitchen and team during the Head Chef’s absence
Ensure food is prepared to agreed specifications, quality standards, and presentation requirements
Support menu development and food production planning where required

At Pique, we have a broad offering but the bulk of our daily operation is made up of breakfast & lunch catering deliveries for London businesses; however we also frequently cater for events with our delicious canapé & bowl food menus.

We are looking for a passionate sous chef who can ensure our high standards are met across our whole offering.

Job Requirements

Skills & Experience

Previous experience as a Junior Sous, Senor CDP or similar role, ideally within catering or high-volume food production
Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety regulations
Experience with stock control and ordering systems
Ability to supervise and motivate kitchen staff
Good organisational and time management skills
Flexible approach to working hours, with occasional early starts and weekends

Personal Attributes