Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen, Elevate Flavor & Team Growth

FB Ashford; Ashford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Tronc

Discounts

Apprenticeships

Wellbeing program

Perks & Rewards

Team events

Job summary

Frankie & Benny’s Ashford is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll lead by example, cook to spec, mentor the team, and maintain top hygiene and safety standards.

If you’re passionate about food, work well under pressure, and enjoy a close-knit team, we want to hear from you. We offer hourly pay with the potential to earn Tronc, generous discounts, funded apprenticeships, wellbeing support, and exciting team events.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and managing a team.
• Ability to train junior staff and uphold standards.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene and food safety practices.
• Proven ability to cook to specification and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running a smooth, efficient kitchen.
• Lead by example - cooking delicious dishes to spec and keeping standards sky-high.
• Help train and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and motivated environment.
• Maintain top hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Step up and take charge when the Head Chef is away.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team training

Hygiene & safety

Cooking to spec

Calm under pressure

Job description

Frankie & Benny’s Ashford is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll lead by example, cook to spec, mentor the team, and maintain top hygiene and safety standards.

If you’re passionate about food, work well under pressure, and enjoy a close-knit team, we want to hear from you. We offer hourly pay with the potential to earn Tronc, generous discounts, funded apprenticeships, wellbeing support, and exciting team events.