Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Frome; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality dining experiences while maintaining 5-star kitchen standards. As a key support to the Head Chef, you will lead shifts, manage kitchen operations, and uphold health and safety protocols. With a commitment to fresh ingredients and customer satisfaction, this position offers opportunities for personal development and career growth. If you're driven, proactive, and ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Staff meals

50% staff discount

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company events

Competitions and incentives

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Tips shared equally

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sous Chef role or similar, eager to advance.
• Proficiency with fresh ingredients and solid kitchen skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and engage the kitchen team for excellent service.
• Ensure kitchen operates safely, managing stocks and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Communication

Training and recruiting

Education

Experience as a Sous Chef

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About the Role: Sous Chef

We are passionate about real cooking—focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients, and customer-led dining experiences. As a Sous Chef, you will be the support pillar for the Head Chef, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver excellent service across 14 shifts weekly.

Your responsibilities include leading shifts, ensuring the kitchen operates effectively and safely, managing stocks, health & safety, hygiene standards, and maintaining 5-star kitchen standards. You will be proactive in ensuring food quality and timeliness, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.

The Good Stuff

• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond contracted hours
• Staff meals on every shift
• 50% staff discount outside working hours from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years of service
• Company events like Loungefest
• Competitions and incentives, including trips
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Pay management via Wagestream
• Support through the Licensed Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

What You Bring

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role, eager to advance your career
• Proficiency with fresh ingredients and solid kitchen skills (food prep, hygiene, knife skills)
• Leadership qualities, proactive in delivering high standards
• Driven and persistent in overcoming challenges
• Understanding of KPIs, decision-making in the absence of the Head Chef regarding labour, stock, and safety
• Excellent communication skills to manage stakeholders and build trust
• Knowledge of rota scheduling, sales, labour forecasting, and HR practices
• Experience in training and recruiting kitchen staff, including apprentices and junior chefs

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