Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Team in Luxury Dining

The Evolv Collection Restaurants; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount

Employee assistance

Training platform

Holiday allowance

Employee awards

Volunteer day

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Job summary

The Evolv Collection's flagship restaurant in Birmingham is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team to culinary excellence. You will supervise and coach staff on cooking techniques, food presentation, and safety protocols, and take charge during busy services.

You'll oversee operations in the Head Chef's absence, manage inventory, optimize costs with ADACO, maintain cleanliness and health standards, and collaborate with front‑of‑house to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to coach staff on cooking techniques, presentation and safety.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach kitchen staff on techniques and presentation.
• Oversee pass during service and supervise multiple stations.
• Manage inventory and control costs using ADACO.
• Maintain cleanliness and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house to ensure a great guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking techniques

Food presentation

Health & safety

Stock control

Team supervision

Front-of-house collaboration

Tools

ADACO

Job description

The Evolv Collection's flagship restaurant in Birmingham is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team to culinary excellence. You will supervise and coach staff on cooking techniques, food presentation, and safety protocols, and take charge during busy services.

You'll oversee operations in the Head Chef's absence, manage inventory, optimize costs with ADACO, maintain cleanliness and health standards, and collaborate with front‑of‑house to deliver memorable dining experiences.