Sous Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established, food-led venue near Rufford/Ormskirk is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to uphold high standards of quality, service and kitchen operations, with a focus on fresh, seasonal produce.

You should have proven Sous Chef or senior CDP experience in quality, fresh-food environments, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor junior team members during busy services, while controlling costs and maintaining top

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior CDP.
• Experience in quality, fresh food-led kitchens.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team during service.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Work with fresh, seasonal produce and support menu changes.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and reducing waste.
• Monitor GP, portion control and food costs.
• Ensure dishes are plated to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Train, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Collaborate with Head Chef for smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Fresh food cooking

Leadership

Menu development

Kitchen operations

GP/food cost control

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

Shift Pattern – Straight shifts, with splits on quieter days

Perfect Recruitment are currently working with a well-established, highly regarded food-led venue in the Rufford / Ormskirk area who are looking to appoint an experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who is passionate about quality, fresh food and wants to work in a kitchen where seasonal menus, local produce and high standards are genuinely at the heart of what they do.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to maintain consistently high standards across food quality, service and kitchen operations.

You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting and leading the kitchen team during service
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food preparation, cooking and presentation
• Working with fresh, seasonal produce and quality ingredients
• Supporting menu development and seasonal changes
• Managing stock levels, ordering and reducing waste
• Monitoring GP, portion control and food costs
• Ensuring dishes are consistently plated and presented to a high standard
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
• Training, mentoring and developing junior members of the team
• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef with a genuine fresh food and quality-led background.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP ready to take the next step
• Experience working within quality, fresh food-led kitchens
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and service
• A good understanding of GPs, stock control, portion control and food costs
• Experience with menu development and seasonal produce
• Strong plating and presentation skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A stable employment history and a good level of longevity in previous roles
• The ability to lead by example and maintain high standards during busy services
• A genuine passion for food and delivering an excellent customer experience

The Venue

This is a well-established and well-regarded food-led business with a strong and loyal customer base.

The kitchen focuses on seasonal menus, quality ingredients and locally sourced produce, with a clear emphasis on delivering consistently high-quality food rather than simply pushing volume.

You’ll be joining an established team and a business with a strong reputation within the local area.

What's on Offer?

• Predominantly straight shifts
• Quality-focused kitchen environment
• Opportunity to work with seasonal menus and excellent local produce
• A well-established business with a strong reputation

Driving is preferred, as public transport options to the venue are limited.

If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for a role where quality food, fresh ingredients and high standards actually matter, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

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