Senior Sous Chef: Pasta Focus, Growth & Perks

The Walcot Group Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

25% discount across restaurants/bars/“

Apprenticeships and training

50% off the menu while working

Wellbeing support

Training in health & safety and first‑

Pasta knowledge

Job summary

Solina Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to help lead a busy kitchen, drive high standards from prep to plate, and work closely with the Head Chef.

You will lead services, manage stock and ordering, support rotas, train and develop junior chefs, and ensure food safety is consistently applied.

This role offers career progression within Solina, staff discounts, and ongoing training in a vibrant, pasta-focused kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong junior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead shifts and take responsibility for kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, stock management and cost control.
• Clear communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to train and develop kitchen staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and busy trading periods.
• A genuine appreciation for pasta is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Planning and leading organised, efficient services.
• Keeping every dish consistent in flavour, presentation and portion size.
• Managing ordering, stock levels, deliveries and stocktakes.
• Supporting rotas and ensuring right staffing for shifts.
• Monitoring food costs, portion control and waste.
• Working with Head Chef on menu development and new ideas.
• Maintaining clear communication between kitchen and front of house.
• Leading and developing the kitchen team during services.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

Communication

Organisation

Training & development

Flexibility

Job description

Solina Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to help lead a busy kitchen, drive high standards from prep to plate, and work closely with the Head Chef.

You will lead services, manage stock and ordering, support rotas, train and develop junior chefs, and ensure food safety is consistently applied.

This role offers career progression within Solina, staff discounts, and ongoing training in a vibrant, pasta-focused kitchen.