Lead Sous Chef - Fresh Kitchen, High Standards

Lounges; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casual dining group in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. The role involves leading shifts, ensuring high kitchen standards, and managing kitchen operations. Candidates should have experience with fresh ingredients and effective kitchen management skills. This position offers numerous benefits including overtime pay, staff discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours

50% off food and drinks

Paid breaks

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service

Company pension scheme

Tips shared equally across the team

Great opportunity for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Ability to demonstrate good chef / kitchen skills.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and high hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and ensure kitchen runs effectively and safely.
• Support Head Chef in delivering high kitchen standards.
• Engage kitchen team to meet food quality and delivery expectations.

Skills

Fresh ingredient experience

Kitchen management skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Training delivery

Job description

A leading casual dining group in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. The role involves leading shifts, ensuring high kitchen standards, and managing kitchen operations. Candidates should have experience with fresh ingredients and effective kitchen management skills. This position offers numerous benefits including overtime pay, staff discounts, and opportunities for career progression.