Senior Sous Chef - Lead Fresh, From-Scratch Kitchen

Thwaites; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wage access (Stream)

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Maternity/Paternity pay

Apprenticeships

Life assurance

Training programmes

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to help lead our skilled kitchen team and support the Head Chef. In a busy, well-equipped kitchen, you will serve delicious meals and help develop your skills under strong leadership.

You will work with fresh ingredients, follow recipes, and contribute innovative ideas to elevate our menus. A genuine drive for excellence and teamwork will help you progress within our academies as you advance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch is essential.
• Ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve menus.
• Proven track record of teamwork and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with kitchen management.
• Cook high-quality dishes from scratch for all menus.
• Manage a kitchen section and maintain food safety standards.
• Control stock, reduce waste, and support financial targets.

Skills

Experience cooking from scratch

Team player

Fresh ingredients

Job description

Thwaites is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to help lead our skilled kitchen team and support the Head Chef. In a busy, well-equipped kitchen, you will serve delicious meals and help develop your skills under strong leadership.

You will work with fresh ingredients, follow recipes, and contribute innovative ideas to elevate our menus. A genuine drive for excellence and teamwork will help you progress within our academies as you advance.