Senior Sous Chef — Weekend Peak Kitchen Leader

Perfect Recruitment; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy hospitality venue in Lytham is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef. This hands-on role requires overseeing kitchen operations, supporting the Head Chef, and ensuring high standards of food quality. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fresh cooking. This position offers a competitive salary of £33,000 - £36,000 plus tips, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive kitchen team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or similar role in a fresh-food kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen financial management.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen’s day-to-day operations.
• Support the Head Chef in leading the team.
• Assist with menu planning and development.
• Manage kitchen financials.
• Negotiate with suppliers for high-quality ingredients.

Skills

Kitchen financial management

Leadership

Communication

Menu planning

Flexibility

Job description

A busy hospitality venue in Lytham is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef. This hands-on role requires overseeing kitchen operations, supporting the Head Chef, and ensuring high standards of food quality. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fresh cooking. This position offers a competitive salary of £33,000 - £36,000 plus tips, with opportunities for career advancement.