Creative Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Aramark; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Sous Chef at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB. You will support the Head Chef in delivering outstanding food and service in a busy catering environment.

You will lead a kitchen team, manage daily operations, and ensure safety, hygiene, and quality standards are consistently met. The role emphasizes collaboration with front-of-house and menu development while maintaining high guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a busy kitchen.
• Extensive culinary experience with strong food production skills.
• Excellent team management and leadership abilities.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques across cuisines.
• Solid understanding of food safety legislation and hospitality best practice.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, hospitality, or catering environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Passion for delivering exceptional food and customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and workflows.
• Supervise and motivate kitchen staff including chefs and assistants.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation.
• Monitor food safety and health regulation compliance.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for timely service and guest experiences.
• Assist with menu planning and development of new dishes and specials.
• Manage stock control, inventory, and supplies ordering.
• Train new team members on processes, safety, and policies.
• Maintain a clean, efficient kitchen environment at all times.
• Support Head Chef in driving continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team management

Leadership abilities

Food safety knowledge

High-volume service

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Sous Chef at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB. You will support the Head Chef in delivering outstanding food and service in a busy catering environment.

You will lead a kitchen team, manage daily operations, and ensure safety, hygiene, and quality standards are consistently met. The role emphasizes collaboration with front-of-house and menu development while maintaining high guest satisfaction.