Sous Chef - Day Shifts

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant recruitment agency in Corby seeks an experienced Sous Chef to assist in a newly opened restaurant. Responsibilities include working with fresh seasonal ingredients, preparing meals for both restaurant and takeaway service, and guiding junior chefs. Ideal candidates are Chef de Partie or Junior Chef looking for new challenges, with flexibility required for evening events. Competitive salary up to £32k plus benefits.

Benefits

Uniform & Meals

Staff Discounts

Opportunity to develop menu and business

Qualifications

• Must be a Chef de Partie or Junior Chef seeking a new challenge.
• Ability to work unsupervised is essential.
• Experience in preparing meals for service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing meals.
• Work with fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Prepare meals for restaurant and takeaway service.

Skills

Experience in a fresh-food kitchen

Ability to develop junior team members

Flexible attitude

Job description

Overview

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment - Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EU

Salary: £31k - £32k per year plus benefits

Date posted: 29/10/2025

Employer type: Restaurant

Job type: Sous Chef

Ref: DB2704452

Excellent Chef Opportunity with Newly Opened Restaurant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our client, based in the Sutton Scotney & Stockbridge area, for a Chef to work in their newly opened fresh‑food restaurant. You will assist the head chef in preparing fresh meals for breakfast and lunch service using all fresh seasonal ingredients. The kitchen currently serves light bites, snacks and full meals for service during the day. They also run events in the evenings which will build as the business grows. You will work five day shifts from 7am currently, though flexibility will be needed as the events side grows, which will then require evening coverage. Due to location you will need transport.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary to £32k
• Uniform & Meals
• Staff Discounts
• Chance to help develop menu and business

The Role

• Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be assisted by junior chefs
• Working in the kitchen using fresh seasonal ingredients
• Preparing meals for restaurant and takeaway service

The Person

• You will already be a Chef de Partie or Junior Chef looking for a new challenge
• Able to work unsupervised and develop junior team members
• Have experience of working in a fresh‑food kitchen
• Flexible attitude to fit the needs of a growing new venture

How to apply

To find out more about this opportunity and to arrange an interview with the Head Chef, apply and send Daniel Boyle your CV now.

Office 22, Corby Enterprise Centre, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EU