Sous Chef

Rank Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and perks

Induction and training

Career progression

Job summary

Grosvenor Casinos, part of The Rank Group, is looking for a skilled Sous Chef to lead in a busy, 24/7 casino kitchen. You’ll balance team dynamics, maintain culinary excellence, and manage costs while stepping in for the Head Chef when required.

The role calls for strong cooking expertise, calmness under pressure, and a passion for developing colleagues in a vibrant hospitality environment across multiple venues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage stock, control costs and minimise waste.
• Experience of financial budgeting within a Food & Beverage business.

Responsibilities

• Balance team dynamics and kitchen excellence, including financial responsibilities.
• Step up in the Head Chef’s absence to maintain service quality.
• Lead by example to develop the team and drive consistent high standards.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership skills

Food safety & hygiene

Stock & cost control

Budgeting in F&B

Job description

At Grosvenor Casinos, wedon’tjust offer a place to work - we offer a place to belong.

For decades, Grosvenor Casinos has been the leading name in UK casinos, known for iconic venues and unrivalled experiences. Our casinos arevibrant, welcoming spaces where players come together to play with purpose, relax with friends, and enjoy brilliant food, drink, and entertainment. And above all, they come for the that exhilarating feeling where anything can happen.

Grosvenor Casinos sit at the heart of communities across the UK, and our ambition is clear - to become the UK’s most loved casinos. It’s our people who bring that ambition to life - setting the tone on the casino floor, creating energy and delivering breathtaking moments that keep guests coming back.

We’re building something special at Grosvenor Casinos. Join us and be part of it.

As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in the kitchen - balancing team dynamics, kitchen excellence, financial responsibilities, and stepping up in the Head Chef’s absence.

This position calls for a skilled professional with strong cooking expertise and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

If you’re passionate about growing your own skills while supporting your team’s development, and you embrace opportunities to learn and improve, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to manage stock, control costs, and minimise waste
• Experience of financial budgeting within a Food & Beverage business

Please be advised that this role operates within a 24/7 casino environment and will require flexibility to work night shifts and weekends.

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and have the legal right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us?

As a part of The Rank Group, Grosvenor Casinos combines a vibrant, premium casino experience with outstanding benefits and exciting career progression within a leading leisure brand.

• Rewards that keep the excitement going - From team incentives and competitions to everyday perks, we make sure your effort is recognised and rewarded.
• A strong start that sets you up to win - Our induction gives you the confidence, knowledge and support you need to hit the ground running, with ongoing learning to keep building your skills.
• Work with energy and variety - No two days are the same. You’ll help to shape how we do things, and make a real impact by bringing ideas to life and playing a key role in what matters.
• High standards, achieved together - We set the bar high and support each other to reach it - but we do it as a team, not in competition. Because when one of us wins, we all do.
• Room to grow and move forward - Whether you’re starting out or ready for your next step, we’ll support your development and open up opportunities to progress within Grosvenor Casinos and The Rank Group.

If you’re looking for a role with energy and variety and want to be part of a team that values passion, performance and care - we’d love to hear from you.

At Grosvenor Casinos and The Rank Group, we celebrate individuality and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, just let us know.