Sous Chef

Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 40 Hours – Permanent Contract

What we need in a nutshell:

We love creating exciting dining concepts across our sites and are looking for a talented Sous Chef to take things to the next level. This is a rare opportunity within a high-volume catering environment that offers genuine creative freedom for fresh, from-scratch cooking and menu development.

About the role:

You’ll assist in leading and inspiring the kitchen team, creating high-quality freshly cooked dishes while working closely with the Front of House operation to deliver an exceptional guest experience and maximise performance within a busy restaurant environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support all aspects of the Back of House (BOH) operation
• Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and service
• Support the running of key shifts and managing day-to-day kitchen operations
• Helping to manage stock effectively to control food margins and waste
• Championing Health & Safety and hygiene standards
• Collaborating on seasonal specials and menu creation using fresh, local produce

As this is a hospitality-focused environment, flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays is essential. Onsite accommodation may also be available, subject to availability.

Skills & experience required:

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on leader who can demonstrate:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
• Previous experience leading a busy kitchen as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager
• Strong understanding of financial KPIs and budget management
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passion for fresh food and customer service
• A resilient and proactive approach

Experience within leisure or high-volume hospitality environments would be highly advantageous.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive pension
• Bonus scheme
• Employee discount platform
• Enhanced family benefits
• Life insurance
• Holiday discounts
• On-site discounts
• Awards and recognition programmes