Sous Chef

Colonial Group; Axminster; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a passionate and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team in Axminster. You will prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard, while maintaining food hygiene and safety.

This full-time, permanent role covers busy service periods, with weekend and bank holiday work as required. You will work alongside an experienced kitchen team and have opportunities to develop your culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is required.
• A passion for producing high‑quality food.
• Knowledge of food hygiene best practices.
• Ability to work well in a busy team environment.
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Follow menus, recipes, portion control and presentation standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness standards.
• Keep kitchen areas, equipment and workstations clean and organised.
• Support food preparation, stock rotation and stock control.
• Work effectively with the wider kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Help ensure guests receive a consistently high‑quality dining experience.

Skills

Hands-on

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Food hygiene certification

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team.

You’ll help deliver high-quality food and memorable dining experiences for our guests, preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard while maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a busy team and takes pride in delivering great food.

This is a full‑time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

Role highlights

• Hands‑on role within a busy professional kitchen
• Opportunity to develop your culinary skills and experience
• Work alongside an experienced kitchen team
• Varied role covering food preparation, cooking and service
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard
• Follow menus, recipes, portion control and presentation standards
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness standards
• Keep kitchen areas, equipment and workstations clean and organised
• Support food preparation, stock rotation and stock control
• Work effectively with the wider kitchen team during busy service periods
• Help ensure guests receive a consistently high‑quality dining experience

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen
• A passion for producing high‑quality food
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen best practice
• The ability to work well in a busy team environment
• A positive, reliable and flexible approach
• Strong attention to detail and high standards
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications are desirable