Sous Chef

Wilson Vale; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Vale is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for a new role at a premium workplace restaurant in Leeds city centre. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead a team while delivering fresh, seasonal dishes and enjoying a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in an innovative kitchen that values creative freedom and work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career development training

Paid training tailored to your needs

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Creative with fresh and seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Lead and develop the kitchen brigade effectively.
• Ensure high standards of food presentation and consistency.

Skills

Daily kitchen operation

Leadership

Team training and development

Food consistency standards

Creativity

Engagement with customers

Job description

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.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.