Sous Chef - Warrington

Dine Contract Catering; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their team at Birchwood Park. The ideal candidate will demonstrate culinary expertise and creativity, assisting the head chef and managing kitchen operations. Passion for sustainable, locally sourced ingredients is essential for this role, which offers career development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Sous chef level experience with strong culinary skills.
• Passion for cuisine and innovation in cooking.
• Ability to work well in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef in menu creation and ordering.
• Cover head chef duties during absences.
• Ensure daily Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Creativity

Teamwork

Adaptability

Professionalism

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Sous Chef for our dedicated team at The Engine rooms, Birchwood Park, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients. Personality behind every plate Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. If you are an innovative and creative Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

• Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Vending, Hospitality and a Coffee Shop.
• Working within a team of 40 with 9 direct reports and serving 7000 customers on-site.
• Covering for the head chef during absences.
• Assisting the head chef in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus.
• Sharing responsibility with the head chef for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Upholding the centre of excellence in food and customer service.
• Collaborating with the head chef to manage all kitchen areas and the team, ensuring that standards and service levels are maintained.
• Experience: Candidates should have at least Sous chef level experience, demonstrating culinary expertise and dedication.
• Creativity: Show an intense passion for cuisine with the ability to innovate, creating remarkable dishes that make a lasting impression on guests.
• Teamwork: Promote a spirit of cooperation, working alongside other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure a distinguished dining experience.
• Adaptability: Adapt to the ever-changing culinary landscape, excelling in high-pressure situations and overcoming obstacles with ease.
• Passion: Display a sincere enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and a relentless ambition to improve and polish your culinary abilities.
• Professionalism: Maintain a high standard of excellence and professionalism, representing the principles and spirit of Birchwood Park.
• Our secret ingredient - our people!