Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef – Chester

40 Hours per Week | sign in to see pay + Paid Overtime

We're looking for a passionate and driven Senior Sous Chef to join our team and play a key role in delivering an outstanding food experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who takes pride in quality, enjoys developing a team, and wants to have a real impact.

You'll support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, lead and develop a small team, oversee food safety and compliance, manage ordering and stock, and work closely with the General Manager to improve standards, grow the business, and deliver creative, high-quality lunchtime food.

We're looking for someone who

• Has a genuine passion for food and takes pride in delivering high-quality, well-presented dishes with creativity and flair.
• Enjoys leading, developing, and motivating a kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive, and high-performing working environment.
• Understands the importance of food safety, allergens, due diligence, health & safety, and kitchen compliance, and takes ownership of maintaining high standards.
• Has commercial awareness, including an understanding of sales, GP, cost control, and financial performance, or is keen to develop these skills.
• Is organised and comfortable with the day-to-day administration of a kitchen, including ordering, stock management, and financial controls.
• Is proactive, energetic, and full of ideas, with a genuine desire to improve standards, develop the operation, and enhance the client experience.
• Takes an active interest in growing the business and increasing footfall, including employee dining, office catering, and events.
• Is committed to their own development as well as developing the kitchen team and contributing to the overall success of the business.

What's on offer

• Annual salary of sign in to see pay.
• Any additional overtime required is paid separately at an hourly rate.
• Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, offering an excellent work-life balance.
• No weekends or public holidays.
• Sociable working hours in a supportive and professional environment.
• Free lunch and coffee while on duty.
• Free on-site gym and parking.
• Monthly prize raffle, with the chance to win event and concert tickets, gifts, and more.
• Extensive training and progression opportunities to support your professional development.
• The opportunity to work closely with the General Manager to develop and grow the business, improve performance, and make a real impact.