Senior Sous Chef | Live-In + Path to Head Chef

Harri; Beaconsfield; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in option

Development program with pathway toed

Share of Tronc up to £6000 per year

Meal discounts up to 33%

Job summary

Upham Inns in Beaconsfield is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a team of junior chefs. The role focuses on executing company menus with excellence, managing rosters, and driving growth through training and development.

The ideal candidate has solid culinary and presentation skills, a proven track record in high-standard kitchen operations, and the right to work in the UK. Live-in options may be available, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a Sous/junior Sous chef.
• Experience working within company defined menus and recipes.
• Be a strong Leader, with the ability to train, Coach and develop junior chefs.
• Maintain high operational and personal hygiene and presentation standards.
• Excellent culinary and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• To work and support the Head Chef and management.
• Assist with menus and recipes defined by the company.
• Manage staff rosters and allocation of work details.
• Train and develop the team for growth.
• Handle food orders, stock control and proper storage of stock.
• Provide high quality food and service consistently.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, fire, health & safety, licensing and employment laws.

Skills

Team management

Culinary leadership

Stock control

Food safety

Menu execution

Coaching juniors

Right to work UK

Job description

Upham Inns in Beaconsfield is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a team of junior chefs. The role focuses on executing company menus with excellence, managing rosters, and driving growth through training and development.

The ideal candidate has solid culinary and presentation skills, a proven track record in high-standard kitchen operations, and the right to work in the UK. Live-in options may be available, with opportunities for career progression.