Sous Chef

About Us

At Absolute Taste, we create unforgettable fine dining experiences aboard Woods’ Silver Fleet on the stunning River Thames. Our passion for exceptional food, impeccable service, and unique settings makes us a leader in luxury hospitality. We’re excited to invite a talented Sous Chef to join our team and bring creativity, leadership, and culinary excellence to every service.

Benefits
What we are offering:
- An opportunity to work in a unique and stunning environment.
- 33 days (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) holiday per annum.
- An employee contribution pension.
- A life assurance scheme.
- Various internal and external training to ensure we remain industry leading.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Leading the kitchen team to consistently deliver outstanding food quality
• Collaborating with the Head Chef to develop inspiring, seasonal menus
• Managing kitchen operations, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintaining top standards of health, safety, and food hygiene
• Supporting event execution from preparation through to service
• Helping develop and motivate a high-performing culinary team

What We’d Love From You
• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role within fine dining or event catering
• Passion for creativity, quality, and culinary innovation
• Strong leadership with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification and familiarity with procurement systems (CRMS preferred)
• Flexibility to work varied hours and be an integral part of a dynamic team

If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills and leadership to Absolute Taste, join us and help create exceptional dining moments on the River Thames