Sous Chef

Bistrot Pierre; Torquay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited 50% discount for friends and

Service charge on top of your pay

Wagestream access

Discounted room rates

Discounted meals on shift and wines at

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Staff socials and incentives

Future Leaders development course

Length of service awards

Job summary

Bistrot Pierre in Torquay is seeking a Sous Chef to work with the Head Chef, delivering French-inspired dishes to exacting standards and developing the team.

You will combine hands-on cooking with leadership, ensuring smooth services, stock control, and adherence to hygiene and safety. This role offers a competitive pay package with perks including staff discounts, service charge, Wagestream access, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Solid knowledge of classic cooking techniques.
• Confidently run sections during busy services.
• Calm, organised approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification.
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen.
• Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit.
• Coaching and developing junior chefs.
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Sous Chef experience

Classic cooking techniques

Running sections under pressure

Job description

If you’re ready to take a leading role in a fresh food kitchen where standards truly matter, this is your opportunity. As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver beautifully cooked, French-inspired dishes while helping to organise, motivate and develop the team around you.

You’ll combine hands‑on cooking with leadership responsibility, ensuring every service runs smoothly and every plate leaves the kitchen to specification.

Your day-to-day:

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen
• Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit
• Coaching and developing junior chefs
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards

What you’ll need:

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques
• Confidence running sections during busy services
• A calm, organised approach under pressure

Perks & benefits:

• Unlimited 50% discount for friends and family
• Service charge on top of your competitive pay
• Wagestream access
• Discounted room rates
• Discounted meals on shift and wines at cost price
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff socials and incentives
• Future Leaders development course
• Length of service awards

Sound like you?

If you’re passionate about quality food and strong teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.