Sous Chef Lead in Luxury Senior Living Kitchen

Signature Careers; Reigate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and ensure meal quality for residents. This role involves supervising staff, mentoring juniors, and maintaining high kitchen standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of kitchen experience along with an NVQ qualification in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. This position offers full-time hours and competitive pay, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual leave

Workplace pension

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure meal quality and presentation for residents.
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen team members.

Skills

Kitchen management

Meal quality assurance

Staff mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services

Job description

Overview

A luxury care home provider in Reigate is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring meal quality and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff
• Ensure meal quality and presentation for residents
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen team members

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of kitchen experience
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services

Benefits

• Full-time hours
• Competitive pay
• Annual leave
• Workplace pension
• Ongoing career development opportunities