Sous Chef

Select Appointments; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a new restaurant in St Ives as a Sous Chef, offering a competitive salary of up to £40,000 plus tips. This role allows you to shape the restaurant's identity, develop innovative menus, and lead a new team in a vibrant culinary environment. Enjoy excellent benefits and the chance to make a significant impact from day one.

Benefits

Generous tip pool participation worth £4,000-£8,000 annually

Complimentary barista-quality coffee and staff meals

50% dining discount for you and a friend

Workplace pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in diverse culinary environments.
• Ability to develop menus and kitchen systems.
• Strong leadership skills to coach and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef on menu creation and delivery.
• Contribute to kitchen systems and team building.
• Establish a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

Sous Chef - Shape a New Culinary Destination - Up to £40,000 + Tips
Exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join a brand-new restaurant opening in St Ives! This exciting Sous Chef position offers up to £40,000 plus substantial tips, giving you the rare chance to help establish a new culinary destination from day one. The perfect Sous Chef role for those looking to escape corporate kitchens and make a genuine impact in a vibrant independent restaurant with diverse menu offerings.

As Sous Chef, you'll work directly with the Head Chef to create and deliver an innovative menu spanning breakfast, brunch, artisanal pizzas, and tempting sharing plates. This Sous Chef position provides the perfect platform to showcase your creativity while developing your leadership skills and commercial understanding. You'll have significant input into menu development, kitchen systems, and team building - a level of involvement rarely offered to Sous Chefs in established venues. This role suits a passionate Sous Chef who thrives in collaborative environments and wants to grow professionally as part of an exciting new venture.

Why this Sous Chef role stands out:

• Substantial salary package: Up to £40,000 base + £4,000-£8,000 in tips annually
• Ground-floor opportunity to shape a new restaurant's identity and operations
• 45-hour work week - better balance than many Sous Chef positions
• Diverse culinary experience across multiple food concepts
• Genuine input into menu development and kitchen procedures
• Opportunity to coach and develop a new team

Your comprehensive Sous Chef benefits:

• Generous tip pool participation worth £4,000-£8,000 annually
• Complimentary barista-quality coffee and staff meals
• 50% dining discount for you and a friend
• Workplace pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

This new St Ives restaurant promises a refreshing approach to hospitality management where the Sous Chef is a valued team member with genuine input. The owners are passionate about creating exceptional food experiences while fostering a positive kitchen culture that prioritises teamwork, creativity and personal development. As Sous Chef, you'll be instrumental in establishing this positive environment from the beginning.

Ready to take your Sous Chef career to the next level? This is a rare opportunity to help create something special from the ground up while enjoying excellent compensation and work conditions. Apply now to join this exciting new Sous Chef position and be part of building a culinary destination in St Ives. With opening planned soon after lease finalisation, this is the perfect time for an ambitious Sous Chef to make their mark!