Lead Kitchen Sous Chef – Elevate Flavor & Team

C2crestaurants; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Tronc

Food & drink discounts

Apprenticeships Level 4

Employee wellbeing program

Early wage access

Gym membership discounts

Team events

Job summary

Frankie & Benny's in Ashford is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes and leading a busy kitchen. You will coach and develop the team, ensure top hygiene standards, and maintain consistent execution across shifts.

Join a lively, inclusive kitchen culture with a strong emphasis on teamwork, learning new skills, and delivering great food to guests. Apply now to be part of the Frankie & Benny's family.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and delivering high standards.
• Ability to train and develop a kitchen team while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
• Strong focus on hygiene, safety, and quality control.
• Capable of stepping up in absence of Head Chef and running shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running a smooth, efficient kitchen.
• Lead by example, cooking to spec and keeping standards high.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to stay motivated.
• Maintain top hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Step up and take charge when the Head Chef is away.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Training & development

Hygiene & safety

Operational excellence

Job description

Frankie & Benny's in Ashford is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes and leading a busy kitchen. You will coach and develop the team, ensure top hygiene standards, and maintain consistent execution across shifts.

Join a lively, inclusive kitchen culture with a strong emphasis on teamwork, learning new skills, and delivering great food to guests. Apply now to be part of the Frankie & Benny's family.