Ambitious Sous Chef: Lead Opening & Kitchen Team

Baresca; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off food at our restaurants

annual management awards

birthday card & gift

supplier trips

meals on duty

opportunity to progress

company pension

long service awards

Christmas Day & Boxing Day off

Job summary

Baresca Nottingham is seeking an experienced, driven Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in opening and running the kitchen. This hands‑on leadership role rewards standards, consistency, and team development while delivering food to brand specification from day one.

You’ll lead service in the Head Chef’s absence, help recruit and train a strong kitchen team, manage ordering and costs, and ensure allergen and food safety compliance as well as a 5* EH rating.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Passionate about fresh food, standards, and consistency.
• Calm, organized leader who supports and develops others.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and cost control.
• Ambitious and keen to grow into Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in opening and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver food quality, presentation and consistency to brand standards.
• Lead service in Head Chef’s absence with pace, accuracy and clear communication.
• Recruit, train and develop a strong kitchen team focused on attitude and values.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, GP and kitchen cost management.
• Ensure allergen, food safety and due diligence processes are followed.
• Work with Head Chef and GM to deliver heartfelt hospitality and menu development.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Job description

Baresca Nottingham is seeking an experienced, driven Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in opening and running the kitchen. This hands‑on leadership role rewards standards, consistency, and team development while delivering food to brand specification from day one.

You’ll lead service in the Head Chef’s absence, help recruit and train a strong kitchen team, manage ordering and costs, and ensure allergen and food safety compliance as well as a 5* EH rating.