Senior Sous Chef - Sutton Hall, Macclesfield

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will lead kitchen operations and collaborate with the Head Chef to create exceptional dining experiences. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, drive food culture, and engage with customers through exciting new dishes. With a commitment to your professional growth, the company offers superb development programs and a supportive work environment. If you are ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonus for new hires

Free 24-hour legal helpline

Wellbeing support and counselling

Discounted gym membership

Social get-togethers

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and hospitality at sous chef or higher level.
• Ability to drive food culture and engage customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head Chef to maintain high food quality standards.
• Lead kitchen operations and manage the kitchen team.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Creativity in Menu Design

Food Quality Control

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef Apprenticeship

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

POS Systems

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - Sutton Hall, Macclesfield, Macclesfield

Client: Brunning & Price Limited

Location: Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e01b2e50e386

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef - Sutton Hall, Macclesfield

Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Permanent
Package up to £38,000 including Tronc Plus great cash tips, overtime and benefits

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a Senior Sous Chef at Sutton Hall, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dining experiences. The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £36,000, plus tronc (that’s your card tips paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips*.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including Wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get-togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thank-yous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at sous, head chef or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture, and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.