Sous Chef - Derby

Bistrot Pierre; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited 50% discount for friends and

family

Service charge on top of your pay

Wagestream access

Discounted room rates

Discounted meals on shift and wines at

cost price

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Staff socials and incentives

Future Leaders development course

Length of service awards

Job summary

Bistrot Pierre in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to lead with the Head Chef, delivering French-inspired cuisine to spec while developing the kitchen team. You will balance hands-on cooking with leadership responsibilities to ensure smooth services and consistent plate quality.

You will manage stock, orders, invoices and food profitability, coach junior chefs, and uphold hygiene and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge of classical cooking techniques.
• Ability to lead sections during busy services.
• Calm, organised approach under pressure.
• Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dishes cooked and presented to specification.
• Support the daily operation of the kitchen.
• Manage stock, orders, invoices and food profit.
• Coach and develop junior chefs.
• Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Experience as Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Confidently run sections during busy services.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Leadership

Team coaching

Pressure management

Kitchen operations

Job description

If you're ready to take a leading role in a fresh food kitchen where standards truly matter, this is your opportunity. As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver beautifully cooked, French-inspired dishes while helping to organise, motivate and develop the team around you. You'll combine hands-on cooking with leadership responsibility, ensuring every service runs smoothly and every plate leaves the kitchen to specification. Your day-to-day:

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen
• Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit
• Coaching and developing junior chefs
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques
• Confidence running sections during busy services
• A calm, organised approach under pressure

Perks & benefits:

• Unlimited 50% discount for friends and family
• Service charge on top of your competitive pay
• Wagestream access
• Discounted room rates
• Discounted meals on shift and wines at cost price
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff socials and incentives
• Future Leaders development course
• Length of service awards

Sound like you? If you're passionate about quality food and strong teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.