Senior Sous Chef | Leadership in Fresh-Food Kitchen

Search Consultancy LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total package £53,664

Quarterly bonuses

Overtime paid hourly

Wagestream access

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team at one of Birmingham's leading restaurant groups. The role concentrates on delivering high standards of food quality, presentation, and service in a premium fresh-food environment.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to train and mentor junior chefs, manage stock control and ordering, and ensure food safety compliance while developing your leadership skills and progressing your career within the group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef within a quality-led restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Passion for fresh food, seasonal produce, and delivering exceptional standards.
• Comfortable working in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• A team player who thrives in a professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Help manage and develop the kitchen team and oversee service.
• Lead and mentor junior chefs, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and food safety compliance.
• Progress leadership skills and career development.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Fresh food focus

High-volume kitchen

Team player

Organised

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team at one of Birmingham's leading restaurant groups. The role concentrates on delivering high standards of food quality, presentation, and service in a premium fresh-food environment.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to train and mentor junior chefs, manage stock control and ordering, and ensure food safety compliance while developing your leadership skills and progressing your career within the group.