Sous Chef – Gastro Pub, Cheshire
About Us:
We're a growing hospitality group adding new sites every year, and this role is based at our flagship venue, known for its fresh, quality food. It's a great opportunity to join a business on an upward trajectory, with genuine scope to grow alongside it.
Your main responsibilities will include:
· Supporting the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team at a site currently doing 200-300 covers, with clear scope to grow this further
· Overseeing food preparation and service, using fresh, seasonal ingredients
· Stepping up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
· Supporting stock control, ordering and food cost management
· Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance
· Helping train and develop junior kitchen staff
Requirements or Skills:
· Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie, ideally within a gastro pub or similar high-volume food-led venue
· A genuine passion for fresh food and seasonal menus
· Strong team leadership skills, with the ability to run a shift independently
· Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance
· Experience supporting budgets, food costs and stock control
Benefits:
· Salary £32,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
· Genuine opportunity for progression within a growing company
· A supportive, close-knit team
· The chance to make a real impact by helping shape the flagship site's future
We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.