Sous Chef

OA; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food establishment in Hatfield is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join the team. This role offers a great opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients while fostering a positive team culture. Responsibilities include preparing dishes, supporting the kitchen team, and maintaining hygiene standards. If you are passionate about food and have a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Guaranteed hours each week

Weekly Pay

Onsite Parking

Great Team

Opportunity to go permanent

Qualifications

• Passionate about using fresh, top-quality ingredients.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes for clients and customers.
• Support the kitchen team with food concepts.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Assist in managing budgets and reducing food waste.
• Create a positive kitchen environment.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Ability to lead and create a positive team culture

Effective communication

Time management under pressure

Initiative and customer-focused decision making

Reliability and strong work ethic

Job description

Location: Hatfield, AL10
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, Sunday)

• Working 5 days OT availability Sunday – Friday
• Saturday – Day Off

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join the team and help us create exceptional food experiences.

If you’re innovative, creative, and passionate about using fresh, top-quality ingredients, this role offers you both work-life balance and career development within a company that invests in its people.

Benefits Sous Chef:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Guaranteed hours each week
• Weekly Pay
• Onsite Parking
• Great Team
• Opportunity to go permanent

Your role as Sous Chef:

You’ll work alongside a passionate team to deliver outstanding food and service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality dishes for clients and customers
• Supporting the kitchen team to deliver food concepts with creativity
• Helping manage stock, ordering, and reducing food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and ensuring high hygiene standards
• Assisting in managing budgets and meeting financial targets
• Creating a positive and supportive kitchen environment
• Complying with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations

What we’re looking for

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food
• Lead by example, creating a positive team culture
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships
• Thrive under pressure and manage time effectively
• Take initiative and make decisions with customers in mind
• Show reliability, strong work ethic, and a drive to succeed

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