Sous Chef

The Baker Collective; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + loyalty days

Free team meals and drinks on shift

£600 voucher for sites

Paid overtime on salaries

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping,

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

24/7 health and wellbeing program

Full training package: Food Safety, H&

Full training package: Food Safety, H&

Job summary

The Baker Collective in Colchester is seeking a talented Sous Chef who loves food, produce and cooking, and who can inspire the team while contributing to menu development.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to run the kitchen, manage service, prep and close, and lead the team across all sections with a focus on consistency and quality. This role offers training and development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Chef-de-Partie or Junior Sous in a quality kitchen with at least 3 years of experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Balance creativity with consistency and organisation.
• Ready to step into a Sous Chef role and grow.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to run the kitchen.
• Manage day-to-day operations including service, prep and close.
• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team across all sections.
• Take ownership of ordering, stock control and kitchen standards.
• Contribute to the menu's development and take ownership for sections of the menu.
• Be a role model for The Baker Collective values and food quality.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Creativity

Organisation

Job description

We have an opening for a talentedSous Chef- someone who loves food, loves produce and loves cooking and creating while inspiring those around them.

What You’ll Do

• Work alongside the Head Chef to run the kitchen
  
• Manage day-to-day operations including service, prep and close
  
• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team across all sections
  
• Take ownership of ordering, stock control and kitchen standards
  
• Contribute to the menu's development and take ownership for sections of the menu
• Be a role model for The Baker Collective values and food quality
  

Who You Are

• You’ve been a Senior Chef-de-Partie or Junior Sous in a quality kitchen for at least 3 years
  
• You’re a leader with strong people management skills
  
• You balance creativity with consistency and organisation
  
• You’re ready to step into a Sous Chef role and grow

Hours & Time Off

• 40 - 45 hours a week over 4 - 5 days.
  
• 2 days off each week on Mondays and Tuesdays
  
• A mix of shifts including 7.30am till 3pm, 9am till 4pm, 4pm till 11pm, 9am till 11pm with a two hour break
  
• Closed on 25 & 26 December each year

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday with extra days for loyalty
  
• Free team meals and drinks on shift
• A voucher worth up to £600 to spend in all The Baker Collective sites with friends and family
  
• Paid overtime on salaries
  
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping & experiences
• 24/7 health and wellbeing program with 24/7 GP Support.
• Full training package: Food Safety, H&S, management programme

You will work for a company that

• is committed to the development to its team, providing appropriate and varied learning opportunities
  
• creates an environment where you are recognised for the job you do and your achievements
• communicates fully about the company's performance, aims and plans and includes you in decision making
• gives you full information about your role and provides you with the tools to facilitate success
• nurtures a supportive team ethos within which to work
• intends to make you proud to work for a successful, award wining and growing business.