Sous Chef

C2 Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous tips

Paid overtime

Minimum one full weekend off every mês

Christmas Day off and Boxing Day off

28 days' holiday

Weekly or monthly pay

Free parking

Friendly, family-run business

Opportunity to contribute ideas and up

Job summary

C2 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for a fantastic family-run restaurant in Church Stretton, near Shrewsbury. The role offers a salary of £27,000–£32,000 with generous tips and paid overtime, plus upcoming weekends off and festive days off.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, drive menu ideas, and support a welcoming, collaborative kitchen team in a beautiful location.

Qualifications

• Previous sous chef experience or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Passion for cooking and producing great food
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude and hands-on approach
• Confidence working in a busy restaurant kitchen
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients
• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Maintaining excellent standards of food quality and presentation
• Contributing ideas for menus, specials and new dishes
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during busy services
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising food waste
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards

Job description

Sous Chef - Fantastic Restaurant Opportunity

Location: Church Stretton, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 + Generous Tips
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Great food, a friendly family-run restaurant and a proper work-life balance. If you're a passionate chef looking for somewhere you'll genuinely enjoy working, this could be just what you're looking for!

C2 Recruitment is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join a fantastic family-run restaurant in the beautiful surroundings of Church Stretton, near Shrewsbury.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a welcoming, hardworking team where great food matters, your contribution is valued and there's a real focus on looking after the people behind the scenes.

With generous tips, paid overtime, a guaranteed full weekend off every month and Christmas Day and Boxing Day off every year, there's plenty to like about this opportunity!

What's On Offer?

• £27,000 - £32,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Generous tips on top of your salary
• Paid overtime
• Minimum one full weekend off every month
• Christmas Day and Boxing Day off every year
• 28 days' holiday
• Choice of weekly or monthly pay
• Free parking
• Friendly, supportive, family-run business
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and develop your skills

The Role

As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly, producing fantastic food and helping to create a positive, enjoyable working environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients
• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Maintaining excellent standards of food quality and presentation
• Contributing ideas for menus, specials and new dishes
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during busy services
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising food waste
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
• A genuine passion for cooking and producing great food
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a hands-on approach
• Confidence working in a busy restaurant kitchen
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in their work

Ready for a Change?

Great food, great people and some genuinely attractive benefits. What's not to like?

If you're a Sous Chef looking for a fresh opportunity with a family-run restaurant that values its team, we'd love to hear from you.