Lead Latin Kitchen Sous Chef | Fast-Paced & Growth

Las Iguanas Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay & Tronc

Employee discount

Flexible contracts

Career development

Wellbeing support

Wages advance

Team celebrations

Job summary

Las Iguanas is seeking a confident Sous Chef to lead in a fast‑paced kitchen in Bedford. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistently high food quality, motivate the team, and maintain standards under pressure.

You’ll drive energy, balance pace with quality, and help develop others while thriving in a buzzing environment where flavour, fun and teamwork come as standard. This role offers growth opportunities within Las Iguanas.

Qualifications

• Strong kitchen experience
• Leadership and mentoring junior chefs
• Willingness to learn and progress

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.

Job description

Las Iguanas is seeking a confident Sous Chef to lead in a fast‑paced kitchen in Bedford. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistently high food quality, motivate the team, and maintain standards under pressure.

You’ll drive energy, balance pace with quality, and help develop others while thriving in a buzzing environment where flavour, fun and teamwork come as standard. This role offers growth opportunities within Las Iguanas.