Sous Chef

Sous Chef
Contract: Government
Location: Milton Keynes, MK19 7BH
Hours of work: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday (06:30 – 15:00)
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the day-to-day operation of a busy Restaurant and Deli Bar within a Business & Industry catering environment.

This role operates within a breakfast and lunch service, Monday to Friday, and forms part of a close-knit kitchen team of four, comprising a Head Chef, Sous Chef, part-time Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter. The focus is on delivering consistent, high-quality food and service within a limited hospitality offer.

The Sous Chef will play a key hands-on role in supporting the Head Chef and will be confident in running the kitchen during periods of annual leave. The position requires strong organisational skills, a supportive leadership approach and a clear focus on maintaining standards, efficiency and profitability as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and control all aspects of the kitchen with a focus on planning, growth and profitability
• Supervise and control meal production in line with agreed budgetary guidelines
• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including food ordering, deliveries, production and service
• Ensure all company, client and statutory health and safety regulations are fully adhered to
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and food safety at all times
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food and service standards
• Plan, coordinate, order and produce food in line with company recipes and production plans
• Build and maintain positive client relationships, supporting business development in line with high street trends

Person Specification

• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen controls
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Experience supporting stock control, ordering and cost management
• Confident communicator with kitchen teams and clients
• Flexible and adaptable approach within a fast-paced catering environment
• Ability to work calmly under pressure while maintaining standards
• Supportive leadership style with a hands-on approach