Growth-Focused Sous Chef, Lead Kitchen & From-Scratch Menus

Thwaites; Keswick; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wage stream access (up to 40% of wages

28 days annual leave (33 after 5 years

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Parental/maternity pay enhancement

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Thwaites in Keswick is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef, cook from scratch, manage a section, and maintain high standards across menus in a busy, well-equipped kitchen.

You should have experience with fresh ingredients, a flair for cooking, and a drive for excellence. We offer career progression and opportunities to advance through our culinary academies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Must follow recipes; flair for cooking is essential.
• Innovative ideas with ability to implement them.
• Proven previous kitchen experience is essential.
• Driven to achieve excellence and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with effective kitchen management.
• Produce high-standard food from scratch for all menus.
• Manage a section in the kitchen, cooking from fresh ingredients.
• Eliminate wasteful or unprofitable practices.
• Ensure food safety standards are adhered to.
• Control the order and storage of food supplies.
• Support delivery of financial targets.

Skills

Fresh ingredients

Cooking from scratch

Team player

Attention to detail

Innovative ideas

Job description

Thwaites in Keswick is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef, cook from scratch, manage a section, and maintain high standards across menus in a busy, well-equipped kitchen.

You should have experience with fresh ingredients, a flair for cooking, and a drive for excellence. We offer career progression and opportunities to advance through our culinary academies.