Sous Chef

Brightside; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in the UK is looking for a kitchen team member to assist the Head Chef and support kitchen operations. Duties include cooking, leading the team during service, and ensuring high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen environments and a passion for food. The role offers competitive perks such as overtime pay, free meals, and industry-leading training opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours

Free Parking

Unlimited 50% off staff discount

Tips shared equally across the team

Free meal from Brightside menu per shift

Unlimited access to training information

24/7 Employee Wellness Helpline

Christmas off

Staff party at Loungefest

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Cook from menus full of fresh, classic dishes.
• Ensure seamless service and act as a role model.

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team during the opening of Brightside.
• Rotate between supporting the Head Chef and running the kitchen as required.
• Cook from menus that are full of fresh, classic and comforting dishes with hearty home flavours.
• Ensure every service is run seamlessly and be a role model for the kitchen team.

What we offer

• Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Free Parking
• Unlimited 50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours
• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Free meal from Brightside menu with every shift worked, regardless of length
• Unlimited access to industry-leading training information and support, so you can really move forward in your career
• 24/7 Employee Wellness Helpline alongside Brightside own Mental Health Champions
• Christmas off!
• The most talked-about staff party in hospitality- Loungefest!

About Brightside and Our Values

What we are about: Already established as the UK's fastest growing hospitality business, our sister companies The Lounges and Cosy Club have over 200 sites combined. Our third brand Brightside is inspired by childhood holiday road trips and lives to celebrate the joy of taking the time to travel. Uncompromising on quality, service and standards, we always go the extra mile to bring a little sunshine to everyone's everyday adventures.

Our Values are simple, we keep things uncomplicated and straightforward. We are always upbeat sharing our happiness and positivity with each other and our guests. We are generous, open and giving, our teams are the heart of hospitality. We bring our true selves to work, every day. We let our personalities shine and we are always authentic. We're humans, not robots!