Sous Chef

Wilson Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef to work in a dynamic environment, offering a competitive hourly rate and a 44-week annual contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the Head Chef and Catering Manager by overseeing daily kitchen operations.
Ensuring all dishes meet the highest standards of quality, presentation, and portioning.
Leading, training, and motivating kitchen staff to maintain a positive, productive work environment.
Assisting in food production planning, stock management, and processing orders.
Managing cleanliness and food safety across all kitchen areas.
Overseeing core dining services as well as hospitality events.
Ensuring financial targets are met within the kitchen, including GP management.
Creating staff rosters and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Health & Safety:
The successful candidate will be expected to follow all health and safety protocols, including food safety regulations and safeguarding procedures. Knowledge of how to report and escalate safeguarding concerns is essential.

Essential Requirements:

Strong cooking skills with experience in a similar role.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities to train and inspire a team.
Enhanced DBS clearance and eligibility to work with children.
Desirable Qualifications:

Experience managing financial targets in a kitchen setting.
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in professional cookery (or equivalent).
Basic or Intermediate food hygiene certification.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional kitchen in a well-regarded institution. If you are an experienced Sous Chef looking for a new challenge with a competitive hourly rate and the stability of a 44-week working year, we’d love to hear from you.

Rate of Pay

£14.25 – £15.00 per hour

Job ID – JMSO