Latin Kitchen Lead: Fast-Paced Sous Chef

Las Iguanas Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Employee discounts

Job summary

Las Iguanas is seeking a confident, organised Sous Chef to join our energetic kitchen. You will lead from the front, work closely with the Head Chef and mentor the team to deliver bold flavours and consistently high standards.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance pace with quality, and help develop others while maintaining safety. We offer competitive pay, a 45-hour contract, quarterly bonus and opportunities to grow within the business.

Qualifications

• Strong kitchen experience.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities to develop junior chefs.
• Willingness to grow and learn within a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Create a wide range of dishes – From starters to desserts, delivering quality every time.
• Work as a team – Keep up the pace and energy in the kitchen.
• Ensure safety & hygiene – Always maintaining the highest food safety standards.
• Communicate & stay organised – Keep the kitchen running smoothly under pressure.
• Guide & mentor junior chefs – Share your skills and help the team develop & grow.

Skills

team work

Job description

Las Iguanas is seeking a confident, organised Sous Chef to join our energetic kitchen. You will lead from the front, work closely with the Head Chef and mentor the team to deliver bold flavours and consistently high standards.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance pace with quality, and help develop others while maintaining safety. We offer competitive pay, a 45-hour contract, quarterly bonus and opportunities to grow within the business.