Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Training

Aimbridge; Livingston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Staff discounts

Stream savings

Employee assistance program

Career & lifestyle breaks

Performance incentives

Staff meals

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef in Livingston to lead a kitchen section, prepare and present dishes, and support the head chef in menu development. You will train juniors, uphold food hygiene, and ensure efficient operations to maximize guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate calm under pressure, strong organisational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking ability with diverse ingredients and techniques.
• Ability to manage a section and delegate tasks under pressure.
• Commitment to hygiene, food safety, and kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of profit margins and cost control in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Train and supervise demi-chef de parties and commis.
• Help develop new dishes and menus with the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety compliance.
• Monitor portioning and waste to protect margins.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food knowledge

Leadership

Organisational skills

Pressure management

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef in Livingston to lead a kitchen section, prepare and present dishes, and support the head chef in menu development. You will train juniors, uphold food hygiene, and ensure efficient operations to maximize guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate calm under pressure, strong organisational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic hospitality setting.