Job Description
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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