Sous Chef - Wrexham

Compass Group UK; Isycoed; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our Dine team in Wrexham. This role supports the Chef Manager with confidence, leading a brigade in a fast-paced kitchen and delivering high-quality dishes that are visually appealing and flavourful.

You’ll mentor junior chefs, help shape menus, manage prep lists and stock, and ensure top-notch food hygiene and safety across all services, including breakfast, lunch and hospitality.

Qualifications

• A confident Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
• Strong organisational skills - you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar.
• Sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that's full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats.
• Stay curious - help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
• Support training, mentoring, and the development of junior chefs within the brigade.

Skills

Chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Job description

Sous Chef - Weekdays only!
Location:Wrexham
Working Pattern:37.5 hours,Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:00
Salary:Up to £29,988 per annum, depending on experience

Personality behind every plate

Great food starts with great people. From our chefs bringing creativity and personality to every plate, to the teams who make it all happen, our people are what make Dine, Dine. With Northern roots and teams across the UK, we're proud to do things the Dine way - personal, passionate and always food-first.

Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?

We're looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food to join our Dine team.

Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Chef Manager with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example.

From fuelling early risers with crafted breakfasts to supporting with hospitality, your role will be as varied as the menus you help create. You'll support a talented brigade of chefs, help refine menus, and bring flavour, precision, and energy to every plate.

Services include:

• Breakfast - 8:30am to 11am
• Lunch - 11:45am to 1:45pm
• Vending and Retail
• Hospitality and Coffee Shop

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that's full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats.
• Stay curious - help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
• Support training, mentoring, and the development of junior chefs within the brigade.

What you'll bring to the table

• A confident Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
• A love for food that's both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
• Strong organisational skills - you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
• A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.

Hungry for more?

We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

Job Reference: com/1310/99803001/52811290/SU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!