Sous Chef - Savoury Production Kitchen

Perfect Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a savoury production kitchen in Cheshire. This role offers day shifts and a competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000, depending on experience.

You will support the Head Chef, lead a kitchen team, oversee production processes, and uphold premium standards, food safety and presentation in a rosette-style environment with excellent work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef or senior role in rosette kitchens.
• Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
• Commitment to high food standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Oversee production processes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Support menu development and continuous improvement.
• Optimise kitchen organisation and workflow.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Quality control

Food safety awareness

Rosette background

Job description

Sous Chef – Savoury Production Kitchen – Day Shifts – Cheshire – £35k

Location: Cheshire

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Hours: 6:30am – 3:00pm | Monday to Friday | No weekends

Perfect Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-quality savoury production kitchen based in Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef with a rosette background who is looking to take their skills into a more structured environment while enjoying a significantly improved work-life balance. Working with high-quality ingredients and exceptional standards, you will support the Head Chef in overseeing the daily production of premium savoury products, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail across the operation.

The Role:

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the savoury production kitchen
• Assist in leading and developing the kitchen team
• Oversee production processes, ensuring quality and consistency
• Maintain exceptional food standards and presentation
• Support menu/product development and continuous improvement
• Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
• Help manage kitchen organisation, efficiency, and workflow

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Strong background in rosette-standard kitchens, fine dining, hotels, or high-quality restaurants
• Passionate about using quality ingredients and maintaining excellent standards
• Experience supporting and developing kitchen teams
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Looking for a move away from traditional hospitality hours while still producing exceptional food

The Benefits:

• Salary of £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience
• Excellent daytime working hours: 6:30am–3:00pm
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• No weekend shifts required
• Opportunity to work with premium produce in a professional kitchen environment
• Excellent work-life balance compared to traditional restaurant roles

This role is ideal for a chef who has built their career in quality kitchens and is now looking for a more sustainable lifestyle without compromising on standards, creativity, or pride in their work.