Senior Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch and coffee while on duty

Free on-site gym and parking

Monthly prize raffle

Extensive training and progression

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK in Chester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen and deliver high-quality lunchtime food. You will manage a small team, ensure food safety and compliance, and work closely with the General Manager to improve standards and the client experience.

Key focus areas include cost control, stock management, and developing the kitchen team, with a Monday–Friday schedule and sociable hours.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a kitchen team and maintains high standards of food safety and compliance.
• Manages ordering, stock, and financial controls in a busy kitchen.
• Understands commercial aspects such as GP, cost control, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen and oversee food safety and compliance.
• Lead and develop a small kitchen team and work with the General Manager to improve standards.
• Deliver creative, high-quality lunchtime food while managing ordering and stock.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock management

Financial controls

Job description

40 Hours per Week | £33,784 per Annum + Paid Overtime

We're looking for a passionate and driven Senior Sous Chef to join our team and play a key role in delivering an outstanding food experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who takes pride in quality, enjoys developing a team, and wants to have a real impact.

Senior Sous Chef – Chester

40 Hours per Week | £33,784 per Annum + Paid Overtime

You'll support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, lead and develop a small team, oversee food safety and compliance, manage ordering and stock, and work closely with the General Manager to improve standards, grow the business, and deliver creative, high-quality lunchtime food.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has a genuine passion for food and takes pride in delivering high-quality, well-presented dishes with creativity and flair.
• Enjoys leading, developing, and motivating a kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive, and high-performing working environment.
• Understands the importance of food safety, allergens, due diligence, health & safety, and kitchen compliance, and takes ownership of maintaining high standards.
• Has commercial awareness, including an understanding of sales, GP, cost control, and financial performance, or is keen to develop these skills.
• Is organised and comfortable with the day-to-day administration of a kitchen, including ordering, stock management, and financial controls.
• Is proactive, energetic, and full of ideas, with a genuine desire to improve standards, develop the operation, and enhance the client experience.
• Takes an active interest in growing the business and increasing footfall, including employee dining, office catering, and events.
• Is committed to their own development as well as developing the kitchen team and contributing to the overall success of the business.

What's On Offer

• Annual salary of £33,784.
• Any additional overtime required is paid separately at an hourly rate.
• Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, offering an excellent work-life balance.
• No weekends or public holidays.
• Sociable working hours in a supportive and professional environment.
• Free lunch and coffee while on duty.
• Free on-site gym and parking.
• Monthly prize raffle, with the chance to win event and concert tickets, gifts, and more.
• Extensive training and progression opportunities to support your professional development.
• The opportunity to work closely with the General Manager to develop and grow the business, improve performance, and make a real impact.

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Discounted Event tickets
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.

Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates?

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!