Sous Chef

Wilson Vale; Blyth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best working hours in catering

Career development opportunities

Craft Works training programme

Paid training bespoke to you

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Your Birthday off after 1 year

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the Chef Manager in delivering a fresh, seasonal and on-trend food offer for around 200 staff daily at Ullswater. The role involves hands-on cooking, menu development, and leading a kitchen team in a busy 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday.

You will drive quality, food safety, and service standards while collaborating closely with colleagues to create exciting, community-focused meals for staff in a workplace restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure quality dish preparation.
• Coach and manage a team of 6, ensuring high performance.
• Train and develop staff to ensure consistent service and standards.
• Maintain Wilson Vale brand standards and seasonal menus.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal, and globally-inspired dishes.
• Engage with staff and guests during service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and dish preparation.
• Lead a team of 6; mentor and develop staff.
• Support menu development and ordering with creativity.
• Ensure food safety and health and safety compliance.
• Maintain brand standards and quality control.
• Provide excellent service during breakfast, lunch, and hospitality.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food preparation

Menu writing

Food safety

Communication

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chefto join our team at one of our workplace restaurantsin Ullswater NE24 4RG.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 6:30am until 2:30pm.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our team and support the Chef Manager in delivering a fresh, seasonal and on-trend food offer for around 200 staff each day.

Working in a busy office and factory environment, you'll be involved in everything from food preparation and cooking through to service, helping to deliver breakfast, lunch and hospitality across the site. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in menu writing and ordering, bringing your ideas and creativity to the offer.

You'll have a good knowledge of food safety and health and safety procedures, along with the confidence to work in a busy kitchen and support the wider team. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in what they do, enjoys working as part of a team and has a real passion for fresh, quality food.

If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for a role where you can be creative, work closely with the Chef Manager and play an important part in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all types of dishes.


• Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to manage a team of 6.


• Be able to train and develop your team supportively and professionally.


• Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.


• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world.


• Be able to interact and engage with people while the food is being served.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance


• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities


• Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme


• Paid training bespoke to you


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us


• Online employee benefits scheme -monetary savings on everyday items!


• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years' service.


• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.