Seasonal Brunch Sous Chef — 5‑Day Week, Tips

Allpay Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Free staff gym

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing options

Learning & development

Job summary

Carriages Restaurants Limited & allpay Limited is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our Sidings First Class café carriage, cooking to order with fresh seasonal produce.

You will support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, contribute to menu planning, ensure food safety and HACCP, and help manage stock. The role is 37.5 hours across five days, including weekends and bank holidays, with a share of tips and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Proven culinary skills and a passion for producing excellent food.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP principles.
• Experience supervising and developing kitchen teams.
• Proven ability work effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Proven efficient organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily management of kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals to consistently high standards.
• Assist with supervising and motivating kitchen staff during service.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal specials.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering stock rotation, and waste control.
• Train, coach, and support junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Food safety

Organisation

Communication

Allergy awareness

Education

Professional Cookery qualification or equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

Allergy awareness training

Job description

Carriages Restaurants Limited & allpay Limited is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our Sidings First Class café carriage, cooking to order with fresh seasonal produce.

You will support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, contribute to menu planning, ensure food safety and HACCP, and help manage stock. The role is 37.5 hours across five days, including weekends and bank holidays, with a share of tips and a competitive benefits package.