Sous Chef

WSH Group; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee

Monthly Benugo allowance

Competitive rate

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave pay

Company sick leave

Company annual leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Benugo is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the Barbican Kitchen team. You will report to the Head Chef, deputise in their absence, and help develop new menu ideas while ensuring top‑quality food across the operation.

In this hands-on role you will lead the kitchen team, manage stock with the Head Chef, and uphold rigorous food safety standards. The position is full‑time and permanent with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience within a high volume kitchens.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence.
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

Skills

High volume kitchens

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sous Chef

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at Barbican Kitchen. Competitive salary. Shifts: 5 days out of 7. Contract: Full Time, Permanent.

About the Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a high volume kitchens
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders