Sous Chef

Cambscuisine; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site performance bonus

50% food & drink discount

Tech Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Overtime paid (T&L)

Job summary

Cambscuisine in Cambridge is seeking a Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef to maintain an outstanding reputation for food and develop the team. You’ll be involved in food ordering, preparation, delivery, stock control, and ensuring health and hygiene standards.

Experience in a similar environment and a proactive, people-focused mindset are essential. You will support daily kitchen operations, manage service, and contribute to menu planning, stock control, and ordering, stepping in for

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Sous Chef role.
• Can-do attitude and strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure food quality, safety and compliance with legislation.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during service.
• Assist with menu preparation, stock control and ordering.
• Act in Head Chef’s absence and report on kitchen performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Job description

What’s in it for you:

• Part of the Cambscuisine group that has a strong family culture, amazing people, gorgeous venues, and a supportive senior management team.

• Work life balance

• £47,000- £50,000 OTE

• Site performance bonus.

• Fast focused development.

• Paid Overtime or Time in Lieu (Individuals Preference).

• 50% off food & drink in all Cambscuisine sites.

• Tech Scheme.

• Cycle Scheme.

• Opportunities for growth and development with personal development plans and leadership training with Purple Story the home of operational excellence.

• Additional qualifications - Mental Health First Aid, & Fire Marshal

• Epic summer and Christmas Staff parties.

• Off road onsite parking.

• A paid walking trip up the mountains for two days with our MD.

• Site visits to our suppliers.

• Up skill sessions workshops.

We are looking for a Sous Chef who will work closely with the Head Chef in developing a reputation for offering outstanding food and developing the team. You will be involved with food ordering, preparation, delivery, stock control, team development, and ensuring health and hygiene regulations are adhered to. You will be responsible for BOH in the absence of the Head Chef and have experience working in a similar environment as a Sous Chef, a ‘can do’ attitude, and a real passion for people.

Sous Chef Responsibility

• Supports the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
• Ensures food quality, safety, and compliance with legislation
• Supervises and coordinates kitchen staff during service
• Assists with menu preparation, stock control, and ordering
• Acts in the Head Chef’s absence and reports on kitchen performance