Senior Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

45-hour contract

Rotas planned in advance

Free meals

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Company pension

Professional training

Career development

Team events

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a busy wedding venue near St Neots. You will support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, and ensure top quality food for events over 100 guests.

The role offers a 45-hour contract with rotas planned a month in advance, excellent development opportunities, free meals, parking, and a pension. Live-in accommodation is not available.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience at senior sous chef level, ideally in a wedding venue, banqueting or high-volume events.

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 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Fresh food passion

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - earn £32,000-£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 £32,000-£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.