Sous Chef - Creative Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Oyster House; Swansea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to create menus & specials

Free meals

28 Days Holiday per year

Share save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

20% discount in Young’s pubs & hotels

Job summary

Oyster House in Swansea is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen on the seafront. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design menus, train staff, and maintain high standards of quality and consistency.

We're offering development opportunities, free meals, 28 days holiday, and a supportive team environment on a newly refurbished venue with a vibrant dining and social scene.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Experience delivering quality fresh food in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to control GP and labour.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations in a high-volume environment.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and update menus and specials.
• Train, mentor and motivate kitchen staff; oversee rotas and appraisals.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of dishes.
• Maintain strict health and safety standards and cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Hands-on cooking

Communication skills

Health & safety

Menu development

Job description

Oyster House in Swansea is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen on the seafront. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design menus, train staff, and maintain high standards of quality and consistency.

We're offering development opportunities, free meals, 28 days holiday, and a supportive team environment on a newly refurbished venue with a vibrant dining and social scene.