Autonomous Sous Chef: Lead & Create Daily Specials

Tattenham Corner; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to create menus

Free meals

Staff discount

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Tattenham Corner is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will lead a small team, create menus, and work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.

This role offers autonomy to develop daily specials, manage the kitchen rota, and ensure health and safety compliance. You will train staff, monitor GP and labour, and contribute to delivering exceptional hospitality for our customers.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP ready for next step.
• Natural leader with a passion for quality fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff and manage rota, training and safety.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes.
• Ensure excellent service through quality food.
• Plan and control GP and labour with strong organisational skills.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front of house.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Rota management

Health & safety

Menu development

Planning & organisation

Sales growth

Tools

Kitchen systems

Job description

Tattenham Corner is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will lead a small team, create menus, and work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.

This role offers autonomy to develop daily specials, manage the kitchen rota, and ensure health and safety compliance. You will train staff, monitor GP and labour, and contribute to delivering exceptional hospitality for our customers.