Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Permanent Opportunity

Job Description

Are you a driven and experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a key leadership role?

We're looking for a passionate, hands-on culinary professional to support the smooth and successful running of a busy, high-volume kitchen operation. In this role, you'll work closely with the Head Chef and wider leadership team to deliver exceptional food, maintain high standards of food safety, and create a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

This is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment and is ready to take on greater responsibility. Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll play a critical role in operational delivery, people development, and maintaining high standards across food quality, cost control, and compliance.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Windsor.

What's in it for you?

· Salary: £36,000 per annum

· Generous annual leave, increasing with service, with option to purchase additional days

· Pension scheme and life assurance

· Access to a wide range of employee benefits including discounts, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing support

· Opportunities to attend internal food events and develop your culinary skills

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee daily food production across all services, ensuring consistency and quality

· Prepare and present dishes in line with agreed recipes and standards

· Manage ordering, stock control, and kitchen administration

· Drive high levels of customer satisfaction through food quality and efficiency

· Deputise for the Head Chef when required

· Support financial controls, cost management, and waste reduction

· Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff

· Contribute to menu development and innovation

· Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and Health & Safety standards

· Act as a role model within the kitchen team

Key Requirements

· Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards

· Proven ability to lead and motivate a team

· Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills

· Passion for food and delivering high standards

Previous experience at Sous Chef or Head Chef level

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