Sous Chef - Beri

Coleg Cambria; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Annual Leave

Christmas Closure

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

On site nursery provision

Discounts on courses

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Coleg Cambria invites applications for a Sous Chef at the Llysfasi campus. This full-time role (37 hours per week) combines high-end culinary creativity with workplace stability and purpose.

Salary is £29,451 to £32,236, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety and service for college outlets and residential hostel catering. You will lead the pass, oversee stock, HACCP compliance and modern IT systems, and support across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification (or willingness to achieve on appointment).
• At least 3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen at Chef de Partie level or above.
• Demonstrable experience of leading kitchen operations independently.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff, learners, or apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shift Operations: direct senior kitchen staff to deliver high-standard service across Beri outlets.
• Deliver Culinary Excellence: run seasonal, cost-effective menus with allergen control and presentation.
• Manage Operations & IT: perform stock counts, ordering, cost tracking, and compliance records.
• Maintain Safety & Hygiene: own HACCP, health & safety, and EH standards.
• Support Across Sites: cover other college outlets during peaks or staff absence.

Skills

Leading kitchen operations

Mentoring junior staff

Staff supervision

Education

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification

Job description

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Location Coleg Cambria Application Deadline Monday, October 19, 2026 Scale Point From £29,451 Scale Point To £32,236 Job Profile Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role Title : Sous Chef

Location : Llysfasi

Contract Type: Full Time (37 Hours a week), Permanent

Salary: £29,451 - £32,236

Are you a talented chef looking to combine high-end culinary creativity with real workplace stability and purpose?

As Sous Chef at Beri, you will take the lead on the pass, execute fresh seasonal menus alongside our Executive Chef. You’ll run live service, oversee stock control and HACCP compliance, and craft modern, sustainable food.

You will step up as the senior chef on shift, direct daily kitchen operations, use modern IT management systems and provide cover on our additional commercial outlets. In addition to our commercial outlets, a key part of this role involves overseeing the residential hostel catering at our agricultural Llysfasi campus. You will take ownership of daily meal services for resident students living on site, managing dietary requirements and stock with clear, structured routines. This is a rewarding chance to provide wholesome, high-quality dining while creating a warm, welcoming, and consistent environment for young learners away from home.

What You Will Do

• Lead Shift Operations: Act as the senior chef on the pass, directing Chef de Parties and Hospitality Assistants to run smooth, high-standard service across Beri outlets and college functions.
• Deliver Culinary Excellence: Execute seasonal, cost-effective, and sustainable menus created by the Executive Chef, ensuring strict allergen control and modern food presentation.
• Manage Operations & IT: Conduct regular stock counts, manage ordering systems, track costs, and maintain accurate compliance records using digital tools.
• Maintain Safety & Hygiene: Take direct ownership of kitchen cleanliness, HACCP compliance, health and safety, and Environmental Health standards.
• Support Across Sites: Provide cover at other college outlets during peak periods, events, or staff leave.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification (or willingness to achieve on appointment).
• At least 3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen at Chef de Partie level or above.
• Demonstrable experience of leading kitchen operations independently.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff, learners, or apprentices.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us (Our Benefits)

Working in education-based hospitality offers incredible benefits that standard restaurants cannot match:

• Outstanding Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 50 days through annual leave, bank holidays, efficiency days and discretionary days
• Christmas Closure: No working over the festive period! Spend the holidays with your loved ones.
• Work-Life Balance: Structured, predictable working hours that align with the restaurant's operational schedule.
• Pension Scheme: Access to local government pension scheme.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to free employee assistance programs, health resources, and on-site college facilities.

Adjustments

• Interview Accommodations: We welcome applicants of all abilities and are happy to provide physical or scheduling adjustments for your interview.

Welsh skills aredesirable for this specific post.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Orderand is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires anEnhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must discloseall cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants