Sous Chef

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Long Stratton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for the hospitality industry is seeking a Sous Chef to join a team in Long Stratton. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items, ensuring food safety, and collaborating with staff. Candidates must have at least 3 years of chef experience and a passion for cooking. The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £32,000 per year, along with benefits such as a company pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Discounted or free food

Store discount

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working as a Chef in a restaurant or kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes.
• Assist with meal preparation and food safety procedures.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a clean cooking environment.
• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Efficient work in fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of food safety practices

Passion for cooking

Job description

Day time hours** My clients are seeking a Sous Chef to join their team in a bustling farm shop/restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and quality standards
• Assist with meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces
• Ensure food safety procedures are strictly followed during all stages of food preparation
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a clean and organised cooking environment
• Help with inventory management and stock rotation to ensure freshness of ingredients
• Run the pass and manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a restaurant or kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food safety practices and procedures
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced culinary setting
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively and manage junior team members
• A passion for cooking and a desire to learn and grow in the culinary field

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On‑site parking
• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Sunday – 5 days over 7

Pay

£30,000 – £32,000 per year

Experience

Chef: 3 years (required)

Location

In person

Job Type

Full‑time, Permanent

Technique‑Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the hospitality industry. We work and support some of the most well‑known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These temporary vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique‑Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency.