Lead Sous Chef: Fresh, Local Dishes & Team Leadership

Stewarts (D Stewart & Son Limited); Abbey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday day off

Staff discount

Job summary

Stewarts Abbey Coffee Shop in Abbey, England, is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high standards of food, service and hospitality, using locally sourced ingredients and supporting daily kitchen operations.

You will lead in the Head Chef’s absence, maintain food hygiene standards, manage stock and support the team. This hands-on role offers opportunities to contribute ideas for menus and seasonal changes while ensuring

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally at Sous Chef or senior Chef level.
• Genuine passion for producing high-quality, fresh and homemade food.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and take the lead in their absence.
• Prepare, cook and present a range of fresh, homemade dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Help lead, motivate and support the kitchen team, providing direction during busy periods.
• Organise and prioritise workloads to ensure food is prepared and service runs smoothly.
• Order stock, check deliveries and ensure ingredients are stored correctly.
• Monitor stock levels, stock rotation, stock turn and wastage, supporting regular stocktakes.
• Contribute ideas for menus, seasonal changes and the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Help organise and deliver catering for events and special occasions.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Food hygiene & safety

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Stewarts Abbey Coffee Shop in Abbey, England, is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high standards of food, service and hospitality, using locally sourced ingredients and supporting daily kitchen operations.

You will lead in the Head Chef’s absence, maintain food hygiene standards, manage stock and support the team. This hands-on role offers opportunities to contribute ideas for menus and seasonal changes while ensuring