Derby - Sous Chef

Bistrot Pierre; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount for friends and family

Service charge

Wagestream access

Discounted room rates

Discounted meals on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff socials and incentives

Future Leaders development course

Length of service awards

Job summary

Bistrot Pierre in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead on busy service, working with the Head Chef to deliver beautifully cooked, French-inspired dishes and to coach the team.

You will manage stock, orders and food profit, uphold hygiene standards and help develop junior chefs, while maintaining calm leadership during peak periods. Competitive pay and benefits reflect the role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques
• Confidence running sections during busy services
• A calm, organised approach under pressure

Responsibilities

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen
• Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit
• Coaching and developing junior chefs
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards

Job description

If you’re ready to take a leading role in a fresh food kitchen where standards truly matter, this is your opportunity. As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver beautifully cooked, French-inspired dishes while helping to organise, motivate and develop the team around you.

You’ll combine hands‑on cooking with leadership responsibility, ensuring every service runs smoothly and every plate leaves the kitchen to specification.

Your day-to-day:

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen
• Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit
• Coaching and developing junior chefs
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards

What you’ll need:

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques
• Confidence running sections during busy services
• A calm, organised approach under pressure

Perks & benefits:

• Unlimited 50% discount for friends and family
• Service charge on top of your competitive pay
• Wagestream access
• Discounted room rates
• Discounted meals on shift and wines at cost price
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff socials and incentives
• Future Leaders development course
• Length of service awards

Sound like you?

If you’re passionate about quality food and strong teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.