Sous Chef

Colonial Group; Cheddar; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Cheddar is seeking 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.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for producing high-quality food.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen best practice.
• Ability to work well in a busy team environment.
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications are desirable.

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

Chef experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Food hygiene qualifications

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