Lead Sous Chef in Fast-Paced Latin Kitchen

The Big Table Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Employee discount

Flexible contracts

Career growth

Wellbeing support

Wages before payday

Team celebrations

Job summary

Las Iguanas in the South West is seeking a confident Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen under the Head Chef, delivering bold Latin flavours with energy and consistency. You’ll mentor junior chefs, manage line prep, and ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality.

You’ll thrive on pace, motivate your team, and help create a vibrant, collaborative kitchen culture where guests experience great food every service. Flexible contracts and supportive development paths are on offer.

Qualifications

• Strong kitchen leadership and experience in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent food safety standards and quality control.

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 in the South West is seeking a confident Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen under the Head Chef, delivering bold Latin flavours with energy and consistency. You’ll mentor junior chefs, manage line prep, and ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality.

You’ll thrive on pace, motivate your team, and help create a vibrant, collaborative kitchen culture where guests experience great food every service. Flexible contracts and supportive development paths are on offer.