Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Service

Gather + Gather; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Gather & Gather at Royal London is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering breakfast, deli, soups, hot meals and daily specials at a busy Business & Industry site.

This role leads a team of 14 across Kitchen and Front of House, maintains high standards of food quality and service, and contributes to menu planning and waste management, while upholding health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Produce a varied food offer including breakfast, salad bar, deli bar, soups, hot meals and daily specials.
• Help deliver fresh, high-quality food for a busy Business & Industry site.
• Lead by example during service and support a team of 14 across Kitchen and Front of House.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, food safety and managing waste.
• Help plan menus and introduce new ideas to keep the food offer fresh and exciting.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and customer service.
• Support hospitality and event catering when required.
• Step up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure all health & safety and food hygiene standards are met at all times.

Job description

Gather & Gather at Royal London is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering breakfast, deli, soups, hot meals and daily specials at a busy Business & Industry site.

This role leads a team of 14 across Kitchen and Front of House, maintains high standards of food quality and service, and contributes to menu planning and waste management, while upholding health and safety standards.