Sous Chef

Bill'S Restaurants; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge share

Staff discounts

Extra holiday

Birthday off

Cash incentives

Early wage access

Shopping discounts

48h guaranteed

Job summary

Bill's Restaurants in Colchester is seeking a Sous Chef who can lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is off, keeping service smooth and food on point.

You will champion great guest experiences, ensure dishes meet specs and are prepared with care, and support the team to deliver high-quality meals on time. The role rewards leadership, dedication, and a passion for cooking.

Qualifications

• Willingness to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead when the Head Chef is off to ensure smooth service.
• Be guest-focused and ensure shifts deliver great food on time.
• Love food, know the specs, and prepare dishes with care.

Skills

Leadership

Guest focus

Food knowledge

Team management

Job description

Everyone Leaves Happy, this is our mission, and it runs through everything we do.
It means taking care of our guests, of course, but it also means taking care of you and the people you work with.

When we look out for each other, support each other, and celebrate every little win, we create an environment where happiness naturally spreads. That’s the Bill’s way.

Being a Sous
Chef at Bill’s, we will pay you top salary and we ask that you are able to

Take the
lead when your Head Chef is off – it’s your time to shine.

Love food … know your specs, make the food
with care

Be guest
focused, make sure your shifts deliver great food, on time

Our Bill’s Benefits

• All service charge is distributed is paid out to our staff – even when on holiday we pay out.
• Great discounts across our menu with 80% on Shift and 50% off Shift discounts for all employees.
• We will give you an extra day’s holiday for each year you work for us for the first 5 years -and your Birthday off – guaranteed. (don’t forget we’re closed on Christmas day)
• Incentives whilst on shift – smashed your mystery guest report? There is a cash reward waiting – and many more, it’s all to play for (If you’re on shift you can win!)
• Ability to access your earnings within 24 hours of working your shift
• Take a percentage off your weekly shop with access to discounts at most of the major Supermarkets
• A guaranteed 48 hours per week with paid overtime beyond this – need to stay, we will make sure you are paid.

47 of our Head
Chefs and General Managers have been promoted from within (exactly half) we are
always happy to support you in progression – we don’t just talk about it – we
make sure it happens.

Not sure how
to get there?

We are proud
of our ability to give our Managers career progression, with robust training
plans already in place, our ‘Grow to Lead’ program develops our managers over
12 months to be ready for the next steps in their careers, as well as providing
you with a Level 3 Leadership and Management Qualification as part of the
course