Sous Chef Fresh Food Gastro Pub

Sous Chef Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen brigade. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help oversee daily kitchen activities, coordinate the team, and ensure consistently excellent food and service standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate culinary professional with strong leadership abilities and extensive kitchen experience. The successful candidate will take an active role in food preparation and production, uphold rigorous hygiene and safety standards, and help create an efficient, positive, and high-performing kitchen environment.

Key Duties

• Assist the Head Chef with the preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation of dishes to the required standards.
• Take responsibility for supervising the kitchen team during service, maintaining smooth operations and effective communication.
• Monitor food preparation and production to ensure every dish is delivered with consistent quality and presentation.
• Help coach, train, and develop less experienced members of the kitchen team.
• Monitor stock levels, coordinate ingredient orders, and ensure food is stored correctly to maintain freshness and reduce unnecessary waste.
• Keep all kitchen areas clean, tidy, and well organised in line with food hygiene and safety requirements.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to maintain an efficient and coordinated service.
• Assist the Head Chef with menu development, contributing creative ideas and making the most of seasonal and fresh produce.
• Check that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet the required quality, presentation, and customer service expectations.
• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and take charge when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience supervising or leading a kitchen team within a high-volume environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of professional food preparation, cooking methods, and kitchen production.
• Proven ability to manage, support, and encourage a team while maintaining high standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and safe kitchen practices.
• Solid experience working in a restaurant, hotel, or wider hospitality environment.
• A high level of culinary ability and genuine enthusiasm for producing excellent food.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively during busy services.
• Confident leadership style with clear and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of hospitality service standards and front-of-house procedures would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This role would suit a committed and ambitious chef who enjoys working as part of a professional kitchen brigade and is ready to take the next step in their hospitality career. You will have the opportunity to contribute your culinary knowledge, develop your leadership skills, and play an important part in delivering memorable dining experiences.