Sous Chef Staff Dining

We are looking for a Sous Chef Staff Dining to join our Catering and Retail Services Office at the House of Lords. This is a position where you play a key role in the day-to-day running of the staff dining kitchen, assisting with food preparation, service, team supervision, and compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. You will also support the Head Chef in HR-related responsibilities, helping to manage staffing, performance, and training. Youll be accountable to: Assist the Head Staff Dining Chef in the preparation and service of daily menus for staff dining, ensuring quality, consistency, and nutritional balance. Supervise kitchen operations and staff during service periods, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and presentation. Support with the costing of dishes and portion control to ensure budgetary targets are met. Monitor and maintain food safety standards, including correct use of temperature control systems, food probing, chilling, and fridge monitoring. Assist in the management of stock levels, ordering, and inventory using computerised systems. Contribute to the training and development of junior kitchen staff, promoting a positive and professional working environment. If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below. What were looking for: Proven experience in a similar role within a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen. Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and allergen management. Experience using computerised stock control and temperature monitoring systems. Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards during busy service periods. Good communication and team leadership skills. Basic understanding of HR processes and willingness to support people management. Recognised culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent). It would be even better if you had: Experience working in a public sector or heritage institution. Knowledge of sustainable and inclusive catering practices. Familiarity with HR systems and procedures. The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for. What youll get in return: 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years service). Generous pension scheme. Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme. The opportunity to witness history in the making! The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to: Make laws. Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates. Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise. Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday 1st March 2026 . If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HL Recruitment. Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range . The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-17