Senior Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Talosats Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Easy is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to partner with the Head Chef, supervising daily kitchen operations and upholding the highest standards of food quality.

You will lead and train kitchen staff, contribute to menu development and promotions, monitor portion control, inventory, and cleanliness, and enforce health and safety regulations to ensure a seamless, high‑quality service during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a busy kitchen with staff supervision.
• Ability to develop menus and promotions.
• Strong focus on food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Commitment to health and safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing all kitchen operations.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, delegating tasks to maintain workflow.
• Monitor dishes for taste, presentation, and portion consistency.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and storage to control costs.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and hygiene standards.
• Streamline kitchen processes to maximize efficiency during service.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Training & development

Menu development

Quality control

Cost control

Job description

Big Easy is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to partner with the Head Chef, supervising daily kitchen operations and upholding the highest standards of food quality.

You will lead and train kitchen staff, contribute to menu development and promotions, monitor portion control, inventory, and cleanliness, and enforce health and safety regulations to ensure a seamless, high‑quality service during peak periods.