Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Train Team, Menu & Quality

Chartwells Independent; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Yeovil seeks a talented Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. You will lead and train the kitchen staff, maintain health and safety regulations, and assist in cost control. This full-time position offers a chance to showcase your culinary skills while enjoying a range of benefits such as discounts and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally within a similar venue or setting.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team of kitchen staff.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented according to standards.

Skills

Culinary Expertise

Leadership Skills

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Organisational Skills

Adaptability

Job description

A leading food service company in Yeovil seeks a talented Sous Chef to join their team. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. You will lead and train the kitchen staff, maintain health and safety regulations, and assist in cost control. This full-time position offers a chance to showcase your culinary skills while enjoying a range of benefits such as discounts and a contributory pension scheme.