Sous Chef: Menu Innovation & Event Kitchen Lead

Hyndburn Borough Council; Accrington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unsocial hours enhancement

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in Accrington, delivering fresh, high-quality food for cafés, events and venues. You will collaborate on menu development, oversee hygiene standards and supervise Venue Crew Members during kitchen operations.

The role requires flexibility for evening and weekend work as part of a new hospitality and events team. Applicants should have 3+ years in sous chef/chef de partie roles, experience with fresh produce,

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a sous chef or chef de partie.
• Experience in café, restaurant or similar catering environment using fresh produce.
• Experience catering for large groups or events.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or training others in a workplace or voluntary setting.
• Experience in preparation of coffees (barista).

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food and help develop menus and seasonal specials.
• Support catering for events and functions.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen safety.
• Guide Venue Crew Members when they are supporting kitchen operations.

Skills

Cookery skills

Creativity

Customer service

Teamwork

Mentoring

Job description

Hyndburn Borough Council seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in Accrington, delivering fresh, high-quality food for cafés, events and venues. You will collaborate on menu development, oversee hygiene standards and supervise Venue Crew Members during kitchen operations.

The role requires flexibility for evening and weekend work as part of a new hospitality and events team. Applicants should have 3+ years in sous chef/chef de partie roles, experience with fresh produce,