Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations in Woking. This role offers competitive pay, free meals, and a great work-life balance, typically with two weeks off at Christmas. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff and ensuring food quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a professional kitchen, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Apply now for an immediate start.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £17.34 per hour

Free meals while on duty

Free parking

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate a team.
• Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen staff across shifts.
• Supervise day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Assist in food preparation and ensure quality control.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety and hygiene standards

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Sous Chef - Woking | Excellent pay, free meals & Enjoy Great Work/Life Balance

We're looking for a skilled Sous Chef to lead shifts in a busy MOD Woking kitchen near Pirbright. You'll manage staff, oversee daily operations, and deliver high-quality dishes, all while benefiting from a structured and supportive environment. There's no responsibility for menus, rosters, or ordering - you'll focus on running the shifts and leading the team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay of £17.34 per hour (including holiday pay)
• 37.5 hours per week across a mixture of early (05:00-13:30) and late (11:30-19:30) shifts, including weekends
• Excellent work/life balance, normally two weeks off at Christmas
• Free meals while on duty and free parking
• Temp-to-perm opportunity after 12 weeks
• Immediate start once the right candidate is found

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen staff across shifts
• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day kitchen operations
• Assist in food preparation, cooking, and plating
• Maintain quality control and consistency of all dishes
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Train and mentor members of the kitchen team

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a supervisory role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and plating standardsCommitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service periods

Take the next step as a Sous Chef in Woking

If you're ready to lead shifts, develop your career, and enjoy a great work/life balance in a client kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Job Number │ SUSC / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Woking
Role │ Sous Chef