Award-Winning Seafood Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Kitchen

Chefs Ltd; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First year loyalty bonus

Free ferry pass

Crew meals provided

Birthday off

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs is recruiting a Sous Chef for an award-winning coastal seafood restaurant in Dartmouth, Devon. The role leads a kitchen brigade of up to 15 chefs, supports the Head Chef and ensures exceptional seafood dishes meet high standards.

The package includes a £35,000–£37,000 base, around £5,000 tronc, and a £2,000 loyalty bonus in year one, with OT paid and a strong on-target package potential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or senior line chef with leadership responsibilities.
• Passion for fresh seafood, sustainability and quality ingredients.
• Calm leadership in a busy lunch and dinner service.
• Availability across Monday to Sunday on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and plating high-quality seafood dishes consistently
• Leading, training and motivating the kitchen team
• Supporting the Head Chef with kitchen operations
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Managing stock control, costs and waste
• Working closely with front of house to deliver memorable dining

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Seafood passion

Job description

Chefs for Chefs is recruiting a Sous Chef for an award-winning coastal seafood restaurant in Dartmouth, Devon. The role leads a kitchen brigade of up to 15 chefs, supports the Head Chef and ensures exceptional seafood dishes meet high standards.

The package includes a £35,000–£37,000 base, around £5,000 tronc, and a £2,000 loyalty bonus in year one, with OT paid and a strong on-target package potential.