Senior Sous Chef: Lead Menu Innovation & Kitchen Excellence

ISS Facility Services UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is looking for a Sous Chef in Knutsford. This role involves leading a talented team, managing kitchen operations, and creating exceptional culinary experiences across multiple outlets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a SCQF Level 8 cookery qualification, and a passion for innovation in food preparation. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape the menu and maintain high-quality standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum SCQF Level 8 or equivalent cookery qualification.
• Experience in a similar role within large-scale, high-end catering or fast casual food service outlets.
• Exceptional culinary skills with a passion for producing high-quality dishes.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience motivating and developing kitchen teams.
• IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring consistent high standards of food production, quality, and presentation.
• Produce and supervise the preparation of meals across all catering outlets, maintaining excellence in taste, portioning, and plating.
• Plan, develop, and innovate menus that reflect current culinary trends and customer preferences.
• Monitor and manage food costs, ordering, and stock levels to maintain profitability and minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety, hygiene, and statutory regulations in the kitchen.
• Train, mentor, and develop the culinary team to maintain high standards and encourage continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Education

SCQF Level 8 or equivalent

Job description

A leading facility management company is looking for a Sous Chef in Knutsford. This role involves leading a talented team, managing kitchen operations, and creating exceptional culinary experiences across multiple outlets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a SCQF Level 8 cookery qualification, and a passion for innovation in food preparation. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape the menu and maintain high-quality standards in a dynamic environment.