Sous Chef

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Premium health care policy

Enhanced maternity, paternity andAdopt

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Reward Platform

Wellbeing strategy

Mental Health First Aiders on site

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited is sourcing a Sous Chef for a premierSports and Entertainment venue in Liverpool. The role involves delivering outstanding culinary operations, leading a fast-paced kitchen team, and ensuring top-quality food, safety and guest experience at every event.

The candidate should have proven Sous Chef experience in high-volume settings, culinary qualifications and Food Safety Level 3, with a proactive leadership style and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume hospitality or events venue.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and Food Safety Level 3.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across Sports and Entertainment events.
• Develop and motivate the kitchen team to ensure peak performance.
• Manage stock, food production and labour to maximise efficiency.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Food Safety Level 3

Stock & labour control

Team motivation

Education

Culinary qualifications

Tools

Kitchen equipment know-how

Job description

Our client is where extraordinary events and careers come to life. Located on Liverpool's iconic waterfront, their connected campus brings together award winning venues, on-site hotels, Ticket Quarter ticketing agency and a team of talented professionals who are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences.

Home to a convention centre, 11,000-capacity arena and multi-hall exhibition centre, they deliver world class conferences, exhibitions, concerts, cultural events and corporate gatherings. They provide seamless event solutions that attract audiences from across the UK and beyond.

Proudly owned by Liverpool City Council, they exist to bring people together through culture, creativity, innovation and shared experiences.

Our client's people are their greatest asset. They take pride in creating a supportive workforce with a range of benefits available to their colleagues, including:

Company Benefits

• An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service.
• An excellent pension scheme is available.
• Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes.
• Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Reward Platform.
• A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work.
• 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site.

You'll be part of a team that is dedicated to making a real difference. Some of our client's key achievements and ongoing initiatives include:

• Disability Confident Employer.
• Sunflower Friendly Business.
• Member of the Fair Employment Charter.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Social value impact plan - last year they contributed over £6.4m.
• Green Meeting's Gold Standard.
• Sustainability Strategy.
• Positively influencing biodiversity - they have 3 on-site beehives.
• Accessibility Strategy.
• AccessAble Guide.

About the Role

As our client's Sous Chef, you will support and deputise for the Head Chef in delivering outstanding culinary operations across their Sports and Entertainment business. You will lead by example in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, safety and guest experience at every event. You'll play a key role in developing and motivating the kitchen team, managing food production across multiple outlets, maintaining stock and labour controls, and driving operational excellence. From sporting events and concerts to large-scale multi-site events, you'll help ensure every service is delivered to the highest standards.

They are looking for someone who has proven experience as a Sous Chef within a high-volume hospitality, events or sports venue environment, with strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food. You will hold relevant culinary qualifications alongside Food Safety Level 3 and have a thorough understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance. They are looking for a confident leader who thrives under pressure, can organise multiple food operations simultaneously, motivates teams to succeed, and takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness and guest experience. A positive attitude, strong financial awareness and the ability to lead and develop both permanent and casual kitchen teams are essential. Above all, you'll bring energy, resilience and a passion for creating memorable experiences for their guests whilst inspiring your team to perform at their very best.

Closing Date: Monday, 12 October

Interview Date: TBC

Values

Our client's values shape every moment of how they work together.

One Big Team means they collaborate, support each other and celebrate shared success.

Take The Initiative empowers their people to be proactive and confident in making things happen.

All Welcome reflects their commitment to inclusion, ensuring every colleague and visitor feels respected and valued, and with

Every Moment Matters, they focus on delivering exceptional experiences - for their city and each other.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our client believes their strength lies in the diversity of their people. They are proud to champion equality, inclusion and belonging, creating an environment where every individual feels respected, valued and is encouraged to be themselves.

They strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.