Kitchen Team Leader & Sous Chef: Drive Quality & Growth

Village Hotels - Walsall - Kitchen; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Village is hiring a Sous Chef and Kitchen Team Leader to bridge the Head Chef's vision with a busy service. You will own your section, support the brigade, and ensure every plate meets our exact standards for quality, temperature, and presentation.

We value attitude and energy—previous experience helps, but a friendly, positive mindset and willingness to grow are essential. The role includes strong emphasis on stock control, HACCP compliance, and team coaching.

Responsibilities

• The Kitchen Floor: Operating as a hands-on Sous Chef. You will run your own section flawlessly while controlling the wider flow of work, monitoring portion sizes, and jumping in to assist other chefs when the tickets pile up.
• The Standards: Driving an obsession with food safety and brand delivery. You will ensure deliveries are temperature-checked, dishes are cooked to FRESH specifications, and strict HACCP and EHO directives are met without compromise.
• The Brigade: Supervising and coaching junior kitchen team members and KPs. You will translate strategy into action, keeping the team safe around heavy equipment and fostering a culture where everyone is passionate about the menu.
• The Commercial Reality: Protecting the gross profit. You will manage stock to precise par levels, ensure minimal wastage, and keep all relevant paperwork completely up to date for the monthly stock take.

Job description

Village is hiring a Sous Chef and Kitchen Team Leader to bridge the Head Chef's vision with a busy service. You will own your section, support the brigade, and ensure every plate meets our exact standards for quality, temperature, and presentation.

We value attitude and energy—previous experience helps, but a friendly, positive mindset and willingness to grow are essential. The role includes strong emphasis on stock control, HACCP compliance, and team coaching.