Sous Chef – UK Wide Opportunities Available

Sous Chef – UK Wide Opportunities Available

📍 Location: Various locations across the UK
💷 Salary: Up to £42,000 per year
📄 Contract: Permanent, full-time
🏠 Live-in accommodation available (charges vary by site)

We are currently recruiting for multiple Sous Chef positions across the UK, working with a range of quality-led establishments including country house hotels, boutique properties, and high-volume kitchens. These roles are ideal for experienced chefs looking to step into a key leadership position within a well-structured kitchen environment.

As a Sous Chef, you will be second in command in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management, service delivery, and team leadership. You will play a crucial role in maintaining standards, driving consistency, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the overall running of the kitchen.
• Lead service and ensure consistency and quality across all dishes.
• Supervise, train, and develop junior members of the brigade.
• Assist with menu development, costing, and seasonal planning.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and minimise wastage.
• Step in to run the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Proven leadership ability within a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for fresh, high-quality food and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of kitchen financials and cost control.
• Flexibility to relocate within the UK if required.

These Sous Chef roles offer excellent progression opportunities, stability, and the chance to work within professional and supportive kitchen teams. Live-in accommodation is available, making relocation straightforward and cost-effective.

If you are a driven Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity, apply today with your CV.

CVs in English (Word or PDF format only).