Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Team, High-Quality Dining

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a professional catering operation in Royston. The role supports the Head Chef, leads the kitchen team and helps deliver high-quality food and service.

You will be responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations, staff leadership, menu support and maintaining high hygiene standards. A hands-on, flexible approach is essential to ensure timely service and consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Senior-level kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.

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

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Staff supervision

Job description

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a professional catering operation in Royston. The role supports the Head Chef, leads the kitchen team and helps deliver high-quality food and service.

You will be responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations, staff leadership, menu support and maintaining high hygiene standards. A hands-on, flexible approach is essential to ensure timely service and consistent quality.