Senior Sous Chef

PPM Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a professional catering operation in Royston. This is a permanent, full-time role supporting the Head Chef, leading the kitchen team and helping to deliver high-quality food and service.

This position offers the opportunity to lead in a busy kitchen, contribute to menu planning and stock control, and uphold top hygiene and safety standards while delivering exceptional food and service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• A passion for delivering high-quality food and excellent service.
• A flexible, hands-on approach to kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with menu planning, food preparation and stock control.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Manage food storage, rotation and wastage in line with company procedures.
• Support and train junior chefs and other kitchen team members.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - Royston

£17.00 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent

PPM Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a professional catering operation in Royston.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled chef looking for a permanent position, supporting the Head Chef, leading the kitchen team and helping to deliver high-quality food and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with menu planning, food preparation and stock control.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Manage food storage, rotation and wastage in line with company procedures.
• Support and train junior chefs and other kitchen team members.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• A passion for delivering high-quality food and excellent service.
• A flexible, hands-on approach to kitchen operations.