Sous Chef

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave + bank holidays

LGPS pension

Vivup discounts

Cycle to work schemes

Continued Personal Development (CPD)

Invest Programme

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a Sous Chef to join the busy curriculum Catering Team at the City Hub site in Nottingham. You will work with a dynamic team to deliver a fast paced curriculum area and the fine dining restaurant, maintaining high standards of health and safety and food safety.

The role requires experience in a fine dining catering environment and a food safety certificate (or willingness to train).

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy catering environment at pace.
• Possession of a food safety certificate or willingness to undertake training in food safety.
• Commitment to high standards of health and safety and culinary practice.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support in delivering a fast paced curriculum catering operation and fine dining restaurant.
• Assist in developing menus, timely ordering of food items, and resource management.
• Support the head chef and front of house team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Food safety

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Sous Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

£24,658 to £24,814 per annum FTE (Band 2)

Permanent

Nottingham College

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we're making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We're building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you'll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you'll do

A fresh exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sous chef to join our busy curriculum Catering Team here at the City Hub site in Nottingham. As part of this role, you will work alongside a dynamic Catering and Hospitality team and support in the delivery of a fast paced, curriculum area and fine dining restaurant. We are looking for people committed to providing excellent standards of health and safety, food safety and culinary skills as well as a being a strong team player. The ability to demonstrate good organisational skills and model professional practices, working to high set standards, being able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team is also essential. Experience of working successfully in a fine dining catering environment is essential as is possession of a food safety certificate or a willingness to undertake training in food safety.

Who we're looking for

A key focus of this role will be maintaining and driving the set high standards of the Fletchers fine dining menu working alongside a diverse range of students whilst being able to develop their practical kitchen skills in line with industry standards and enhancing the overall student experience. You will bring energy, and a professionalism aligned with an experienced team of lecturers and be able to support the head chef and front of house team in developing menus, timely ordering of necessary food items, resources, continuing the growth and success of the fine dining skills training restaurant.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Ben Payne on [e-mail]

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: 17th and 18th September 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary - £24,658 to £24,824 per annumFTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we're actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.