Sous Chef — Fast-Paced, Fresh-Fare Leader with Growth

Smith & Western - Lingfield; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qualifications

Discounts on food

Meals on shift

Great tips

Career progression

Laundered whites

Closed on holidays

Team incentives

Job summary

Smith & Western in Lingfield is sourcing an experienced Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen and craft fresh, delicious dishes. You will work with a close-knit team, ensuring high food quality and strong hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist the head chef and step in during their absence, while supporting the team with coaching and daily operations. Competitive pay and benefits reflect experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced sous chef seeking career progression.
• Passion for fresh ingredients and high-quality dishes.
• Energetic, hands-on leader with a can-do attitude.
• Maintains high hygiene and kitchen safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the head chef's absence.
• Assist the head chef with management duties and run the kitchen in busy periods.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Fresh ingredients

Hygiene standards

Team leadership

Fast-paced

Collaborative

Job description

Smith & Western in Lingfield is sourcing an experienced Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen and craft fresh, delicious dishes. You will work with a close-knit team, ensuring high food quality and strong hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist the head chef and step in during their absence, while supporting the team with coaching and daily operations. Competitive pay and benefits reflect experience.