Sous Chef

Ginger Recruitment Services Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Sous Chef for a modern dining restaurant in North Yorkshire. You will lead a passionate kitchen team, assisting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food and a memorable guest experience. Ideal candidates will have a genuine passion for flavorful, high-quality ingredients and a strong understanding of kitchen operations. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 plus benefits, providing opportunities to develop and grow within a luxury hotel environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with a share of service charge

Fresh, seasonal menus and the chance to contribute ideas

Structured development and career progression

Supportive Head Chef and kitchen team

Staff meals on duty and uniform provided

Employee discounts in a high-quality hotel setting

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food, flavour, and quality ingredients.
• Confident in leading a section during busy service.
• Understanding of kitchen operations, stock control, and ordering.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef to deliver outstanding food and a memorable guest experience.
• Help shape creative menus using the best local and national produce.
• Maintain excellent standards and ensure every service runs smoothly.

Skills

Passion for food, flavour and quality ingredients

Confident running a busy service

Strong understanding of kitchen operations

Knowledge of food safety and health safety practices

Job description

Sous Chef

£38,000 + Benefits

North Yorkshire

Benefits :

• Competitive salary with a share of service charge
• Fresh, seasonal menus and the chance to contribute your own ideas
• Structured development and clear opportunities to progress your career
• Supportive, experienced Head Chef and kitchen team
• Staff meals on duty and uniform provided
• Employee discounts and incentives in a high-quality hotel setting

As Sous Chef in this modern dining restaurant, you will be a key leader in a passionate kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef to deliver outstanding food and a memorable guest experience. Working with the very best local and national produce, you will help shape creative menus, maintain excellent standards, and ensure every service runs smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven chef who enjoys responsibility, thrives under pressure, and wants to grow within a luxury country hotel environment.

Sous Chef Ideal Profile :

• Genuine passion for food, flavour and quality ingredients
• Confident running a busy service and leading a section
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, stock control and ordering
• Thorough knowledge of food safety and health and safety practices

Calm and focused under pressure with a ...