Senior Sous Chef

Thwaites; Chesterton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable establishment in the hospitality sector is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Sous Chef to help lead their skilled kitchen team. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, managing a section of the kitchen, and producing high-quality food from fresh ingredients. Ideal candidates should have prior experience, a flair for cooking, and a commitment to excellence. With a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits, this position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience

Access to wages as earned

28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes responsive to individual needs

Engaging and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• You should have experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Proven previous experience is essential.
• Innovative ideas and the ability to implement them is important.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Chef with effective kitchen management.
• Producing a high standard of food from scratch for all of our menus.
• Managing a section in the kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients.
• Ensuring food safety standards are adhered to.
• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Flair for cooking

Team player

Eye for detail

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Senior Sous Chef to help lead our skilled kitchen team.

As a Senior Sous Chef you are a vital part of our brigade and will support the Head Chef. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well‑equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

Your day to day

• Assisting the Head Chef with effective kitchen management
• Producing a high standard of food from scratch for all of our menus
• Managing a section in the kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients
• Eliminating wasteful or unprofitable practices
• Ensuring food safety standards are adhered to
• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• Being aware of and supporting the delivery of financial targets

Who are we looking for?

You should have experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential.

Having innovative ideas and the ability to implement them is important. Proven previous experience is essential. If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking advancement in their career. We can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies that will develop your skills as you journey up the ladder.

You will have an eye for detail and be able to multi‑task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three‑course meal, we want to ensure they have a high‑quality experience and want to return.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment