Sous Chef - Prestigious Hospitality Venue

A distinguished hospitality venue is seeking a dedicated and talented Sous Chef to join our exceptional kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding dining experiences, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your culinary career in a reputable setting.

Role Overview

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and safety. You will lead daily kitchen operations, inspire the team, and ensure seamless service across all dining outlets and special events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the kitchen brigade during service, ensuring consistency and efficiency

Uphold high standards of flavour, presentation, and portion control

Maintain strict hygiene and food safety compliance (HACCP)

Support menu design and recipe development

Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction

Train, mentor, and motivate junior team members

Coordinate prep for private functions, banquets, and events

Collaborate with front-of-house and F&B teams to enhance guest satisfaction

Control costs through effective resource and inventory management

Organise staff rotas and assist with workforce planning

Check the quality and accuracy of deliveries

Handle guest feedback with professionalism and care

Contribute to continuous improvement across kitchen operations

Strive to meet and exceed departmental KPIs

Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a high-quality restaurant or hotel

Strong culinary expertise and operational understanding

Natural leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team

Excellent knowledge of food safety standards and relevant legislation

Highly organised with strong communication skills

Ability to perform under pressure and maintain exceptional standards

A genuine passion for food and hospitality excellence

Position Details

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum (DOE) - Generous gratuities on top

This hands-on leadership role offers an exciting chance to grow within a respected and evolving hospitality environment, perfect for a motivated professional ready to make a lasting impact