Senior Sous Chef

-; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

45-hour contract

Rotas provided in advance

Free meals while working

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Senior Sous Chef near St Neots is seeking an experienced professional to support the Head Chef in a busy wedding venue. The role focuses on leading food preparation and service for events of 100+ guests while maintaining high standards and fresh ingredients.

The package includes a £35,000 salary (dependent on experience), company bonus scheme, 45-hour contract across five days, advance rotas, and perks such as free meals and parking. Live training and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience at a comparable level in a wedding venue, banqueting or high‑volume events operation.
• Experience catering for more than 100 guests.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Head Chef when required.
• Lead and support the kitchen team.
• Prepare and present modern British dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain quality and consistency during busy events.
• Support menu planning and the testing of new dishes.
• Complete kitchen administration and respond to emails.
• Follow food safety, HACCP and allergen procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organised

Fresh food

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - earn £35,000 with planned rotas and very few late finishes near St Neots.

Are you an experienced chef looking for better hours without stepping away from quality cooking? This Senior Sous Chef opportunity in St Neots offers fresh ingredients, structured development and the chance to help lead a professional team within a busy wedding venue.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £35,000, depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme
• 45-hour contract working five days out of seven
• Rotas provided one month in advance
• Very few late finishes
• Full uniform provided and laundered
• Free meals while working
• Free on-site parking in St Neots
• Company pension and high-street discounts
• Professional training courses and qualifications
• Career development across several quality venues
• Team events, chef competitions and recognition awards

Your new role

As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef with the daily operation of a busy wedding venue near St Neots. You’ll help lead food preparation and service for events of more than 100 guests while maintaining consistently high standards.

You will:

• Deputise for the Head Chef when required
• Lead and support the kitchen team
• Prepare and present modern British dishes using fresh ingredients
• Maintain quality and consistency during busy events
• Support menu planning and the testing of new dishes
• Complete kitchen administration and respond to emails
• Follow food safety, HACCP and allergen procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen
• Complete occasional lone-working shifts when required

What we’re looking for

The successful Senior Sous Chef will have at least two years’ experience at a comparable level, ideally within a wedding venue, banqueting or high-volume events operation.

You’ll also need:

• Experience catering for more than 100 guests
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A calm and organised approach under pressure
• A genuine passion for fresh food
• Your own transport due to the countryside location
• The existing right to work full-time in the UK

Please note that live-in accommodation is not available.

Job Number: 49085 / INDCHEF

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Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.