Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Fresh From-Scratch Craft & Growth

Thwaites; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage access

Annual leave 28+ days

Health plan

Employee discounts

EAP

Maternity/Paternity pay

Apprenticeships

Life assurance

Training programmes

Supportive environment

Job summary

Thwaites in Knutsford is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef, cook from scratch with fresh ingredients, and help deliver exceptional dining experiences in a busy, well-equipped kitchen.

You’ll manage a section, reduce waste, maintain food safety, and contribute to budget targets. We offer career progression, training, a competitive salary, 28 days leave (rising to 33), and access to our staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Ability to work as part of a kitchen team and follow recipes.
• Strong eye for detail and quality control.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with kitchen management and leadership.
• Prepare high-standard dishes from scratch for all menus.
• Manage a kitchen section and cook with fresh ingredients.
• Eliminate wasteful practices and control stock.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Contribute to achieving financial targets.

Skills

Fresh ingredients

Cooking from scratch

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Thwaites in Knutsford is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef, cook from scratch with fresh ingredients, and help deliver exceptional dining experiences in a busy, well-equipped kitchen.

You’ll manage a section, reduce waste, maintain food safety, and contribute to budget targets. We offer career progression, training, a competitive salary, 28 days leave (rising to 33), and access to our staff benefits.