Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen & Fresh Food Excellence

Thwaites; Skipton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality company in Skipton is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to support their Head Chef. This role involves managing kitchen sections, producing high-quality meals from scratch, and contributing to financial targets. Ideal candidates should have experience with fresh ingredients, be innovative, and possess strong teamwork skills. In return, the position offers a competitive salary, various benefits including flexible wage access, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

Wagestream access

28 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Innovative ideas with the ability to implement them.
• Proven experience in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with effective kitchen management.
• Produce high standard food from scratch.
• Manage a section in the kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients.
• Ensure food safety standards are adhered to.
• Support financial targets and eliminate wasteful practices.

Skills

Fresh ingredient preparation

Cooking from scratch

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

A well-known hospitality company in Skipton is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to support their Head Chef. This role involves managing kitchen sections, producing high-quality meals from scratch, and contributing to financial targets. Ideal candidates should have experience with fresh ingredients, be innovative, and possess strong teamwork skills. In return, the position offers a competitive salary, various benefits including flexible wage access, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.