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Perfect Recruitment Ltd.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Staff discounts

Training & development

Work-life balance

Career stability

Job summary

Perfect Recruitment Ltd. partners with a well-established 4-star countryside hotel in the Wigan area to recruit a confident Sous Chef.

You will support the Head Chef, prepare and serve dishes for restaurant and events, and uphold high food hygiene. The role offers a competitive salary, tips, and a strong work-life balance.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity with ongoing training and career development, with a supportive kitchen team and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Background in hotels, banqueting or fresh food kitchens.
• A calm, organised approach during busy services.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Pride in producing consistent, high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and serve high-quality dishes for restaurant and events.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Lead your section during quieter services.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.
• Work closely with a reliable kitchen team.

Skills

Sous Chef level experience

Hotel/banqueting/fresh food kitchens

Calm, organised under pressure

Team player

Pride in high-quality food

Job description

40–45 Hours Per Week | 5 Days from 7

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established 4-star countryside hotel in the Wigan area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, friendly kitchen.

The hotel caters for corporate dining, conferences, weddings, private events and daily restaurant service. The kitchen uses a sensible mix of fresh preparation and quality pre-prepared ingredients, allowing the team to deliver consistently without unnecessary pressure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Preparing and serving high-quality dishes for restaurant and event service
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
• Running your own section confidently during quieter services
• Assisting with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Working closely with a reliable, supportive kitchen team

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Background in hotels, banqueting or fresh food kitchens
• A calm, organised approach during busy services
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Pride in producing consistent, high-quality food

What's On Offer

• £28,000–£32,000 basic salary + tips
• Excellent work-life balance for hospitality
• Free meals on shift
• Staff discounts on food, drink and hotel stays
• Ongoing training and career development
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected employer

Why Apply?

If you're looking for a kitchen where you're trusted, supported and able to enjoy your work without constant pressure, this could be the perfect next step.

Whether you're an experienced Sous Chef or an ambitious Chef de Partie ready for progression, we'd love to hear from you.

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