Sous Chef Unique Role At Fantastic Location

Concept Technical; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Northampton is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing and presenting high-quality food across various events, maintaining food safety standards, and collaborating effectively with both kitchen and front-of-house teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospitality, great attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers £33,000 plus a bonus and requires flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy catering or hospitality environment.
• Calm, organised, and reliable under pressure.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to the company's high standards.
• Follow all food safety, health, and hygiene procedures.
• Complete daily food safety and hygiene checks.

Skills

Experience in a busy catering or hospitality environment

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Overview

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

We are 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!

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 are 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