Sous Chef

Parogon; Crewe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Development plan

Meals on shift

EAP access

Private healthcare

Awards night

Job summary

The Broughton in Balterley near Crewe is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running a busy kitchen, leading shifts, and upholding high standards. Parogon’s growing group offers a clear path to Senior Sous and Head Chef, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and development.

We operate across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. This role is part-time (32 hours/week) with a competitive hourly rate and a KPI-based annual bonus, plus a share of service charges and additional staff

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous, Junior Sous or strong Chef de Partie.
• Calm under pressure with a great team attitude.
• A love of good food and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and running the pass.
• Cooking and plating our menus to spec, every time.
• Training and supporting chefs and KPs.
• Helping with ordering, stock rotation and food safety checks.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Calm under pressure

Food quality standards

Team leadership

Job description

Want to lead a kitchen team without losing your love of cooking? Join The Broughton as our Sous Chef.

The Broughton in Balterley, near Crewe, is stylish, eclectic and full of personality – a place that never feels stuffy, serving breakfasts, long lunches, dinners and Sunday roasts, with a terrace for sunny days. Our chefs cook with fresh ingredients and plenty of flair – from breakfasts to Sunday lunches that take the classics to their best possible versions.

Here's what we offer:

• Up to £14.50 per hour (Approx. £1,860 every 4-weeks or £24,130 pa)
• Bonus of up to £1,500 a year – based on KPIs that are achievable and impactful
• Shared Service charge (Avg. £5,820 pa)
• Total Potential Package = £31,450 per year
• Part time – 32 hours a week: solid, regular hours with a better work-life balance
• A clear path to Senior Sous and Head Chef

The role

You’ll support your Head Chef in running a busy, well-organisation kitchen – leading shifts, keeping standards high and helping the brigade grow their skills.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading shifts and running the pass
• Cooking and plating our menus to spec, every time
• Training and supporting chefs and KPs
• Helping with ordering, stock rotation and food safety checks

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Sous, Junior Sous or strong Chef de Partie
• Calm under pressure with a great team attitude
• A love of good food and high standards
• Ambition to keep progressing

About Parogon

Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality, and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire.

We’re recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK – and we have a proven track record of progressing our people from within.

The Good Stuff:

• 50% discount off your food when dining at any of our restaurants
• A personalised development plan to support your aspirations
• Food on shift served exactly the same way we serve our guests
• 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Vitality Private Healthcare
• Social events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Awards Night!

Our mission is simple: to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people.

At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.