Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Neston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Sous Chef, where you'll deliver exceptional food quality and support your head chef in a friendly environment. With opportunities for career progression and development, this role is perfect for those passionate about fresh food and team leadership.

Benefits

Discounts Platform

24/7 online GP access

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

50% food discount for up to 6 people

50% accommodation discount

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fresh food environment required.
• Passionate about training and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent food standards and serve seasonal menus.
• Support head chef in leading and mentoring the team.
• Maintain health and safety standards to achieve a 5-star rating.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Hospitality Qualifications

Job description

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Whether you’re looking for a part-time job around college or uni, a second job to top up your income, or career progression with development opportunities, at Hydes, there’s something for everyone.

What’s on offer?

Up to £34,4226 per year + occasional overtime paid at time and a half + Tips + great benefits including Discounts Platform, 24/7 online GP access, paid breaks, uniform provided, 50% food discount for up to 6 people, 50% accommodation discount, pension plan, and employee assistance program offering 24/7 support and advice.

What hours will you be working?

48 hours a week with two consecutive days off.

Your Development

Learning & development program with funded hospitality qualifications, career planning, support, and progression opportunities.

What you’ll be doing as Sous Chef?

At Hydes, food quality and caring for our people are key. As our Sous Chef, you will be second in command, delivering excellent food standards, working with fresh ingredients to serve seasonal menus and daily specials in a friendly environment. Supporting your head chef to lead and mentor your team, you will be passionate about training and development. Previous experience, preferably in a fresh food environment, is required. You may be a chef de partie or junior sous looking to progress.

You will also:

• Maintain health and safety standards to achieve a 5-star rating
• Meet GP targets, manage stock, and control labor costs

If you have recent senior kitchen experience in a fresh food environment, you will find this opportunity to develop your career at Hydes rewarding.

Your Pub

Parkgate is a seaside village with no sea, as the estuary has receded over the last century, leaving marshland. The Boathouse overlooks the Dee Estuary and offers excellent fresh food dining, especially fish and shellfish.

About Hydes

Founded in 1863, Hydes Brewery, based in Manchester, has expanded to nearly 50 establishments across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, including Chester, Wrexham, and Wirral. We aim to deliver exceptional hospitality through high-quality products, service, and a supportive team environment. We value diversity, inclusion, and fairness, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and offering reasonable adjustments during the hiring process.