Sous Chef Mainly Daytime

Concept Technical; Towcester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is looking for a Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Towcester. The role involves preparing high-quality food, ensuring food safety, and maintaining communication across the team during events. Candidates should have experience in catering or hospitality, a good understanding of safety procedures, and be team-oriented. Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses included.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality environment is essential.
• Must have a good understanding of food safety procedures including HACCP and COSHH.
• Calm and organised under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to high standards.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Manage stock and storage properly.

Skills

Experience in a busy catering or hospitality environment

Good attention to detail

Team player

Full, clean UK driving licence

Flexible to work weekends and evenings

Job description

Sous Chef - A role with Variety £33,000 plus bonus

We're on the lookout for a positive, hands-on person to join our catering team and help us deliver great food and fantastic service across a range of exciting events. From busy race days and conferences to our clubhouse, cafés, restaurants, and private hospitality, no two days are ever the same!

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be part of a friendly, hard-working team that takes pride in creating great experiences for our guests. You’ll play an active role in the day-to-day running of the operation, helping to keep everything running smoothly and to the highest standard.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Take part in weekly team and event planning meetings.
• Keep an eye on food production and waste levels to make sure we're working efficiently.
• Make sure food safety and allergen information is always accurate and up to date.
• Follow all opening, closing, and cleaning procedures.
• Keep your work area clean, tidy, and organised.
• Be proactive — spot what needs doing and help make it happen.

In the Kitchen

• Prepare and present food to the company's high standards.
• Follow menus and production plans as set by the senior chefs.
• Stick to all food safety, health, and hygiene procedures.
• Help manage stock and storage correctly.
• Lend a hand to the front-of-house team during service when needed.

Working with the Team

• Keep good communication flowing between the kitchen, front of house, and other departments.
• Work with the stores and kitchen teams to move food safely and efficiently around the site.
• Step up to run the kitchen when the senior chef isn’t available.
• Complete daily food safety and hygiene checks.
• Make sure the service team has all the allergen information and menu details before service.

What We’ll Be Looking For

• Experience in a busy catering or hospitality environment
• Calm, organised, and reliable under pressure.
• Great attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Friendly, approachable, and a real team player.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH.
• Flexibility to work weekends and some evenings