Sous Chef

AWD online; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant café operation in Wakefield is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and contribute to menu development, delivering high-quality seasonal food. The ideal candidate has experience in professional kitchens, a passion for sustainable food, and strong teamwork skills. This full-time role involves sociable working hours and the opportunity to be part of an ambitious café operation within a leading cultural venue.

Benefits

Sociable daytime-focused working hours

Creative working environment

Opportunity in a respected cultural organisation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Background in preparing fresh, lunch-focused dishes.
• Proven experience of supporting high-quality food service.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes during café service and events.
• Contributing creative ideas to seasonal and sustainable menus.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Passion for seasonal food

Job description

Sous Chef

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Sous Chef to support a growing café kitchen operation, delivering high-quality, seasonal food in a vibrant visitor destination while maintaining excellent service standards.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Deputy Head Chef, Senior Chef de Partie, Kitchen Supervisor, Café Chef

SALARY: £29,500 per annum pro rata

LOCATION: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Hours negotiable. Minimum of 32 hours up to 37 hours per week on varying days including weekends. Usual café operation is 10am – 5pm (4pm during winter) with occasional evenings and late nights

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a successful and expanding in-house café operation supporting a leading cultural venue. This role plays a vital part in delivering a high-quality food and drink offer that enhances the overall visitor experience.

As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to support daily kitchen operations, contribute to menu development, and ensure consistently high standards during service, events, and occasional evening functions.

The Sous Chef will take pride in preparing lunch-focused dishes, supporting a smooth-running service, and contributing creative ideas to continually improve the seasonal and sustainable food offer.

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DUTIES

• Supporting Kitchen Operations: Assisting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Food Preparation and Service: Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes during café service and events
• Menu Development: Contributing creative ideas to seasonal and sustainable menus
• Service Leadership: Helping to maintain a smooth, efficient, and professional kitchen service
• Event Catering: Supporting catered public and private events, including occasional evenings
• Food Quality Standards: Ensuring consistency, presentation, and quality across all dishes
• Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively with kitchen colleagues to maintain high standards
• Health and Safety Compliance: Supporting food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen best practice

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment
• A background in preparing fresh, lunch-focused dishes
• Proven experience of supporting high-quality food service
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A passion for seasonal, sustainable food and local suppliers
• The ability to work flexibly, including weekends and occasional evenings
• A proactive and positive approach to kitchen operations

BENEFITS

• Sociable daytime-focused working hours
• Opportunity to contribute to a respected cultural organisation
• A creative and supportive working environment
• The chance to play a role in a growing and ambitious café operation

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14320