Sous Chef

wilson vale; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in the UK is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef for their new restaurant in Leeds city centre. This full-time role offers a chance to manage kitchen operations and creatively contribute to a seasonal and innovative menu, alongside excellent work-life balance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Craft-focused career development

Paid bespoke training

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off after 1 year service

Qualifications

• Strong leader dedicated to kitchen management.
• Experience in training and developing kitchen staff.
• Ability to innovate seasonal dishes and maintain food standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily kitchen operations and dish preparation.
• Manage a brigade of talented chefs while ensuring team development.
• Engage with clients while ensuring high-quality food delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cuisine Innovation

Food Safety Standards

Engagement Skills

Job description

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We are excited to be recruiting for a Sous Chef at our premium workplace restaurant inLeeds city centre, right next to the train station. This is a brand-new role, created as part of a restructure, and presents a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef to showcase their skills in a fresh, forward-thinking environment.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, however a certain degree of flexibility will be required to support hospitality events, which may occasionally take place during evenings or weekends. Day-to-day the kitchen caters for around 150 people, plus hospitality.

Working closely with and reporting to the Chef Manager, you will take responsibility for the bakery, salad, and sandwich selection, producing a wide range of freshly made items daily, entirely from scratch using seasonal ingredients. Menus include plant-based options, and the kitchen team enjoys full autonomy over menu creation, allowing room for creativity and innovation in every dish.

This is an ideal role for a chef who is confident working independently, passionate about fresh food, and eager to contribute to an evolving, high-quality food offer in a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll also enjoy a freshly prepared meal while on shift, made by the in-house team.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

Our culture unites us. We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity. We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen!

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all types of dishes.
• Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to manage a brigade of talented chefs.
• Be able to train and develop your team supportively and professionally.
• Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world.
• Be able to interact and engage with people while the food is being served.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme -monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.