Sous Chef - Sidings

Allpay Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Free staff gym

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing options

Learning & development

Job summary

Carriages Restaurants Limited & allpay Limited is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our Sidings First Class café carriage, cooking to order with fresh seasonal produce.

You will support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, contribute to menu planning, ensure food safety and HACCP, and help manage stock. The role is 37.5 hours across five days, including weekends and bank holidays, with a share of tips and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Proven culinary skills and a passion for producing excellent food.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP principles.
• Experience supervising and developing kitchen teams.
• Proven ability work effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Proven efficient organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily management of kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals to consistently high standards.
• Assist with supervising and motivating kitchen staff during service.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal specials.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering stock rotation, and waste control.
• Train, coach, and support junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Food safety

Organisation

Communication

Allergy awareness

Education

Professional Cookery qualification or equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

Allergy awareness training

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate, creative and hands on Sous Chef to join our exciting and growing food brand.

Love working with fresh produce and cooking to order - without the late nights? This could be the role you've been waiting for.

Due to the continued success of our Sidings First Class café carriage, we're looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join our growing team. The Sidings is a brunch style café, focusing on cook to order, seasonal and beautifully presented food. Quality is at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for someone who shares that philosophy.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in the daily management of kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals to consistently high standards.
• Assist with supervising and motivating kitchen staff during service.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal specials.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering stock rotation, and waste control.
• Train, coach, and support junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.

We offer on top of your salary a share of tips, you will be working 5 days per week, 37.5 hours per week (includes weekends and bank holidays).

About The Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Proven culinary skills and a passion for producing excellent food.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP principles.
• Experience supervising and developing kitchen teams.
• Proven ability work effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Proven efficient organisational and communication skills.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum).
• Professional Cookery qualification or equivalent.
• Allergy awareness training.

About The Company

Think you need to tick every single box? You really don't.

If this role catches your eye, apply, we prioritise attitude, behaviours, and our shared values. Skills grow; integrity, agility and curiosity are what make you stand out.

We welcome brilliant people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those who think differently, learn differently, or bring unique approaches to problem-solving. Different minds make our teams stronger.

If you would benefit from any adjustments or support during our recruitment process, whether that is extra time, a quieter space, a different format, or something else that helps you shine, just let us know. We are here to make the process work for you.

People are at the heart of Carriages Restaurants Limited & allpay Limited and we are proud to offer a competitive benefits package.

• defined-contribution group pension scheme
• life assurance
• wide range of health and well-being options
• excellent Learning and Development offerings
• free staff gym on site