Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Seasonal British

Cherry Tree; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team meals

30% off food & drink

CPD-accredited training

Career development opportunities

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Cherry Tree in Blackrod is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead from the front in a busy kitchen. You’ll work with the Kitchen Manager to keep service organized, deliver dishes to a high standard and mentor the team as the restaurant grows.

With fresh Lancashire produce at the heart of our modern British menu, you’ll contribute to seasonal specials, manage ordering and costs, and help shape the next chapter for this award-winning independent restaurant.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking with fresh ingredients.
• Confidence in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to get the best from your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead during service, keeping the team focused, ticket times moving and food consistently up to standard.
• Cook and present fresh, seasonal dishes with care and attention to detail.
• Support and develop the kitchen team, sharing your knowledge and setting the example.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal specials, new dishes and menu development.
• Help manage ordering, stock rotation, food costs and waste.
• Support rota planning and organise the team effectively for service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Take charge of the kitchen when the Kitchen Manager is away.

Skills

Team leadership

Fresh ingredients

Busy kitchen experience

Job description

The Cherry Tree in Blackrod is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead from the front in a busy kitchen. You’ll work with the Kitchen Manager to keep service organized, deliver dishes to a high standard and mentor the team as the restaurant grows.

With fresh Lancashire produce at the heart of our modern British menu, you’ll contribute to seasonal specials, manage ordering and costs, and help shape the next chapter for this award-winning independent restaurant.