Sous Chef

£35,000 Salary 40 Hours Per Week | Daytime Hours Only | Moreton-in-Marsh

We’re recruiting on behalf of a busy and well-established garden centre restaurant for a Sous Chef to join a fresh food kitchen focused on quality, consistency, and seasonal cooking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys leading a team, cooking with fresh ingredients, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance with no evening service and no split shifts.

Benefits of Sous Chef

• £35,000 salary
• 40 hours per week
• No evenings
• No split shifts
• Daytime-focused operation
• Staff meals on shift
• Employee discount
• Creative input into menus and specials
• Supportive and professional kitchen environment
• Development opportunities within a growing hospitality team

Responsibilities as Sous Chef

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
• Lead the kitchen during service and in the Head Chef's absence
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Assist with menu development and seasonal specials
• Support ordering, stock control, and supplier management
• Monitor food costs, waste control, and kitchen efficiency
• Train and develop junior chefs
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Ability to perform under pressure during busy services
• Team-focused and proactive approach
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures

Ideal Background

• Fresh food restaurant, café, hotel, or garden centre dining
• Experience supporting menu development
• Comfortable leading a team during service
• Passionate about creating quality food in a customer-focused environment

If you're looking for a Sous Chef role offering genuine work-life balance, daytime hours, and the opportunity to help shape a successful kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss the opportunity further.

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Jubilee Personnel Services Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.