Sous Chef

Wilson Vale; Wendy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Craft Works training programme

Paid training bespoke to you

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Chef Manager in delivering modern world cuisine with local produce. The role supports breakfast and hospitality services, catering for around 180 people daily, and ensures smooth kitchen operation with health and COSHH compliance.

You will lead the brigade, oversee daily operation, keep brand standards, and drive training and development for the team, while ensuring fresh, seasonal and globally inspired dishes.

Qualifications

• Daily operation of the kitchen and cooking of all dish types.
• Strong leadership to manage a brigade of chefs.
• Training and developing the team professionally.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for daily kitchen operation and preparation of all dishes.
• Lead and manage a brigade of chefs with dedication and professionalism.
• Train and develop your team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Team development

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our team, supporting the Chef Manager in delivering modern world cuisine with a focus on local produce, bold flavours and exciting dishes. Catering for around 180 people daily, the site also offers breakfast and hospitality services. You'll play an important role in the smooth running of the kitchen, supporting with main courses, salad bar and day-to-day kitchen requirements, as well as ordering, health and safety and COSHH. Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

• Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all types of dishes.
• Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to manage a brigade of talented chefs.
• Be able to train and develop your team supportively and professionally.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 3:30pm. The proposed start date for this role is 11th October 2026.

• Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world.
• Be able to interact and engage with people while the food is being served.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years' service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.