Were Hiring: Sous Chef Colchester

Are you a passionate culinary chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves the buzz of delivering high-quality food at scale? Were on the lookout for a sous Chef to join our team in Colchestersomeone whos as excited about flavour, quality, food safety, and team focused as we are.

Whats the role about?

As our Sous Chef, youll be the heartbeat of our kitchen operations. Youll work with a talented team, oversee production, and work closely with our Product Development team to make sure every dish that leaves the kitchen is as per recipe and of the highest qualityevery time. From recipe precision to food safety, youll set the standard and inspire others to follow it.

What youll be doing:

Working with and motivating a team of fellow chefs and kitchen staff
Ensuring recipes are followed fully and dishes are consistently delicious
Acting as the go-to person for both day-to-day kitchen operations and product development
Championing Quality of food, food safety, , and innovation
Managing resources, meeting production targets, and keeping the kitchen functioning
Supporting and developing the team, including fellow sous chefs

What were looking for:

Recognised Qualifications in Catering
Solid experience in large-scale production kitchens
Proven leadership in a kitchen or food manufacturing setting
Level 3 Food Safety and GNVQ2/3 (or equivalent experience)
A sharp eye for detail and a love for great food
Confident with kitchen systems and paperwork from Quality monitoring to Food safety
A collaborative, can-do attitude and a calm under pressure

Why join us?

Youll be part of a company that values quality, creativity, and teamwork. Were growing fast, and this is your chance to shape the future of our kitchen while doing what you love.

Reports to: Head of Culinary (Product Development)

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply now and lets cook up something amazing together.