Sous Chef

The Baker Collective; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team meals

£600 staff voucher

Paid overtime

Health and wellbeing program

Full training program

28 days holiday

Discounts on travel, shopping & (d

Job summary

The Baker Collective is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its quality kitchen, working alongside the Head Chef to lead service, prep and close, while inspiring the team through hands-on coaching.

You will own ordering, stock control and kitchen standards, contribute to menu development, and grow into a stronger Sous Chef role. The role includes meal perks, health support, training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Senior Chef-de-Partie or Junior Sous in a quality kitchen for at least 3 years
• Ready to step into a Sous Chef role and grow
• 40-45 hours a week over 4-5 days
• 2 days off each week on Mondays and Tuesdays

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen alongside the Head Chef and manage 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

Menu development

Quality kitchen experience

Job description

We have an opening for a talented Sous 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
• 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
• 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.