<p>Positions</p> <p>1</p> <p>Band / Grade</p> <p>CGA2</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>£42,985 per annum</p> <p>Contract Type</p> <p>Permanent</p> <p>Working Pattern</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>Location</p> <p>On-site (Parliamentary Estate - Westminster, London)</p> <p>Leave entitlement</p> <p>Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata</p> <p>Closing Date</p> <p>4th January 2026 at 23:55</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Job Description - Sous Chef.docx - 925KB Opens in a new window</p> <p>Converted File Job Description - Sous Chef.docx.pdf - 403KB Opens in a new window</p> <p>What you'll be doing</p> <p>Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and love creating high-quality dishes?</p> <p>As a Sous Chef at the House of Commons, you'll help lead the daily operation of a designated kitchen, supporting menu planning, food production and service to the highest standards. You'll bring creativity to seasonal menus, ensure accurate costings and maintain excellent food quality, presentation and safety.</p> <p>You'll also supervise and develop your team, delegate tasks effectively and uphold strict Food Safety, Health & Safety and hygiene standards. Working in this unique and prestigious environment, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences across Parliament.</p> <p>Find out more about working at the House of Commons.</p> <p>Why Join us?</p> <p>In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. </li><li>Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% </li><li>Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. </li></ul> <p>What we're looking for.</p> <ul> <li>Must have relevant catering qualifications i.e. City and Guilds 706:1&2 Or NVQ level 1,2&3 or Equivalent Qualification(s). </li><li>Experience of managing, motivating and developing kitchen staff, giving feedback and supporting development. Must show evidence of own development and training. </li><li>Must be able to demonstrate good cooking skills, </li></ul> <p>Knowledge of food and successfully working in all areas of the kitchen in a high volume, multi outlet, high quality venue.</p> <p>Next Steps?and Additional Information</p> <ul> <li>CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to </li></ul>