Senior Sous Chef

Intros; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering company in Essex is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality cuisine and leading a passionate kitchen team. This role offers a competitive salary, a strict 45-hour working week, and the chance to influence menu development while ensuring food quality. Ideal candidates are calm and organised leaders with experience in high-end kitchens, passionate about seasonal produce.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Capped 45-hour working week

Leadership development opportunities

Positive kitchen culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP in high-end or rosette-level kitchens.
• A calm, organised leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal produce and consistent execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in menu development, kitchen leadership, and training.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Manage kitchen operations including stock control and food costs.
• Contribute to occasional off-site catering events.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food quality management

Hygiene and safety standards

Job description

Senior Sous Chef 45-Hour Week (2 days off per week)
Essex based (with occasional off-site catering events)

Full-time Permanent Hospitality & Catering

Tired of hour weeks?
Here s a rare chance to do what you love, at a high standard without the burnout.

We re working with an award-driven, high-quality kitchen team delivering 2 AA Rosette-level cuisine, and they re looking for a Senior Sous Chef who s ready to lead, mentor, and grow but within a strict 45-hour working week.

If you re a Sous Chef or experienced Senior CDP who wants balance without compromise, this is your opportunity.

About the Role

You ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver seasonal, creative menus and support a passionate team in both restaurant service and occasional outside catering. This is a hands-on role where your voice, ideas, and leadership will be valued every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in menu development, kitchen leadership, and training

• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality and presentation

• Manage kitchen operations including stock control and food costs

• Lead by example with excellent hygiene, safety, and kitchen culture

• Contribute to occasional off-site catering events (within contracted hours)

What We re Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP in high-end or rosette-level kitchens

• A calm, organised leader who thrives in a collaborative environment

• Passionate about fresh, seasonal produce and consistent execution

• Reliable, efficient, and committed to delivering quality without ego

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary

• Capped 45-hour working week no extra hours, no unpaid overtime

• Opportunity to influence menus and develop your leadership skills

• Work in a positive, professional kitchen culture with a strong team ethos

• Exposure to rosette-level food with work-life balance

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