Sous Chef - New Opening

Lounges; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK restaurant group as a Sous Chef and lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will excel in managing shifts, maintaining high standards, and supporting the Head Chef while overseeing quality and safety in a vibrant culinary environment. Enjoy substantial benefits including staff discounts, paid holidays, and sharing tips based on hours worked.

Benefits

Overtime pay for extra hours

Staff meals during shifts

50% staff discount outside working hours

28 days holiday (pro-rated)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Exclusive staff events

Company pension scheme

Flexible pay options with Wagestream

Tips shared equally

Support via the Licensed Trade Charity

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills required.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style is essential.
• Proven success in training and developing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts and maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Oversee food quality and ensure timely service.
• Support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Communication

Hygiene

Education

Experience as Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef

Job description

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Join Our Dynamic Kitchen Team as a Sous Chef

Exciting Opportunity in a Leading UK Restaurant Group

We are passionate about real cooking—using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create memorable dishes. As a Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, and ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations across your shifts.

Your responsibilities include managing shifts, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, overseeing food quality, and ensuring timely service. You will uphold our commitment to excellence and 5-star kitchen standards.

The Benefits

• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond contracted hours
• Staff meals during shifts
• 50% staff discount outside working hours from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rated
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years of service
• Exclusive staff events such as Loungefest
• Incentives including trips and competitions
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Flexible pay options with Wagestream
• Support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

Candidate Profile

• Currently a Sous Chef or a Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager ready to advance
• Experience with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills (food prep, hygiene, knife skills)
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style, committed to delivering high standards
• Driven and resilient, with a positive can-do attitude
• Knowledge of KPIs, labour management, stock control, and food safety
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
• Experience with scheduling, forecasting, recruitment, and HR processes
• Proven success in training and developing kitchen staff, including apprentices and junior chefs

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