Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge payout to staff

Staff discounts on menu

Extra holiday

Birthday off

Cash rewards

Early access to earnings

Supermarket discounts

Guaranteed 48 hours per week

Internal progression

Job summary

Bill's Restaurants in Colchester is seeking a Sous Chef to take the lead when the Head Chef is off. You will drive kitchen operations with care for quality and guest experience, ensuring meals are prepared to spec and delivered on time.

We value leadership, teamwork, and a passion for great food, backed by a strong benefits package and clear progression opportunities within Bill's. A collaborative kitchen culture awaits you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior line cook or sous chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead when Head Chef is off and coordinate kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Excellent time management during service peaks.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead when Head Chef is off and manage kitchen operations.
• Ensure meals are prepared with care and to spec.
• Maintain guest-focused service with timely delivery of food.
• Uphold Bill’s standards and support team development.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Guest focus

Time 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 peopleyou 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