Sous Chef – Full Time

Fig and Bell Ltd; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in North Berwick is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy kitchen. The role involves preparing seasonal dishes, training a dedicated team, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. This full-time position offers opportunities for creativity in menu design along with staff meals and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Training and career progression

Staff meals

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably as a Sous Chef or similar.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Capability to maintain high standards in food quality and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations.
• Lead, motivate, and train the team.
• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Help create seasonal menus and specials.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene, safety, and stock control are top-notch.

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in leading a busy, vibrant kitchen. This is a hands-on role in a popular restaurant where you’ll help deliver fresh, seasonal dishes and keep standards high.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations
• Lead, motivate, and train the team
• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard
• Help create seasonal menus and specials
• Ensure kitchen hygiene, safety, and stock control are top-notch

What we offer

• Full-time role in a dynamic, friendly team
• Opportunity to shape menus and show creativity
• Training and career progression
• Staff meals