Lead Sous Chef – Fresh-Food, High-Volume Kitchen

Saffron Vanilla; Warrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks holiday

Pension plan

Uniform provided

Food discount (50% card)

Competitive pay + tronc

Job summary

Saffron Vanilla is seeking a driven Junior/Sous Chef to join a high-volume fresh-food kitchen. You will lead a team, assist with menu development and ensure every dish is prepared to spec, while maintaining top hygiene and safety standards.

We value personal motivation, punctuality and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, with opportunities for progression toward Head Chef.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months' experience as Junior Chef or Sous Chef in fresh food.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and coach staff.
• Strong timekeeping, attendance and personal presentation.
• Assist with menu development and dish preparation.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Manage stock to deliver menu availability and GP targets.
• Organise rotas to control labour costs.
• Work with Head Chef to ensure every dish is perfect and served to spec.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of experienced chefs to deliver high-volume, fresh food dishes.
• Motivate and coach staff to support their personal development.
• Ensure dishes are prepared to spec and deadlines are met.
• Monitor stock to achieve GP targets and maintain quality.
• Support menu development and maintain high hygiene standards.

Skills

Work under pressure

Menu development

Dish preparation

Timekeeping & presentation

Stock management

Labour cost control

Team leadership

Head Chef collaboration

High-volume service

Ambition for progression

Job description

Saffron Vanilla is seeking a driven Junior/Sous Chef to join a high-volume fresh-food kitchen. You will lead a team, assist with menu development and ensure every dish is prepared to spec, while maintaining top hygiene and safety standards.

We value personal motivation, punctuality and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, with opportunities for progression toward Head Chef.