BM Caterers - Sous Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin masterclasses

Development courses (Levels 2-7)

Volunteer day (Freedom Friday)

Free lunch on shift

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

BM Caterers in Salford, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support our kitchen operations and deliver exceptional food daily. You will lead by example, collaborate with the Head Chef, and energise the team with creativity and consistency.

Join a kitchen that values development, with masterclasses, funded courses, and opportunities to progress. The role offers a supportive environment, salary in the market range, and a commitment to wellbeing and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar chef role.
• Strong passion for food and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to support and develop others in a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Help deliver high-quality food within budget and service targets.
• Contribute to menu planning and food innovation.
• Maintain food safety, health & safety, COSHH and HACCP standards.
• Support and guide junior team members.
• Help manage kitchen organisation and standards.
• Step in for the Head Chef when needed.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Menu development

Quality focus

Job description

Contract: 40 hours / Permanent

Support the kitchen, inspire the team, deliver great food

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support our kitchen operation and help deliver exceptional food every day.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who enjoys leading by example, working closely with the Head Chef and bringing creativity, consistency and energy to the kitchen.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Helping deliver high-quality food within budget and service targets
• Contributing to menu planning and food innovation
• Maintaining food safety, health and safety, COSHH and HACCP standards
• Supporting and guiding junior team members
• Helping manage kitchen organisation and standards
• Stepping up in the Head Chef’s absence when needed

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a similar chef role
• Passion for food and continuous improvement
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to support and develop others
• Strong food safety and kitchen knowledge

Additional Information

Why join BM Caterers?

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Free lunch on shift
• Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
• Pension and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Join us and find your happy career in a happy place.

At BM Caterers, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.