Sous Chef Monday to Friday (7am 4pm)
I am seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chefto lead a small, high-performing kitchen team that delivers exceptional catering for, both on-site and on/off location. The kitchen focuses on seasonal, sustainable, and nutritious cuisine, crafted from the finest locally sourced ingredients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and organised chef who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys producing fresh, inspiring food for a discerning clientele.
Key ResponsibilitiesMenu Development: Create and plan innovative, seasonal menus tailored to diverse client needs, maintaining exceptional taste, presentation, and nutritional balance.
Food Preparation: Oversee all aspects of food production, ensuring consistency, flavour, and quality in every dish.
Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a Sous Chef, fostering a supportive, efficient, and collaborative working environment.
Inventory Management: Manage stock, order supplies, and ensure all ingredients are fresh, high-quality, and sustainably sourced.
Health & Safety: Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and food safety, ensuring full compliance with HACCP regulations and using the Food Alert application on an iPad.
Client & Management Collaboration: Work closely with management and production teams to meet specific dietary requirements and gather feedback to enhance the catering experience.
Budget & Waste Management: Control kitchen costs, minimise food waste, and ensure efficient use of resources.
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a high-quality catering or event environment.
Strong knowledge of seasonal, sustainable, and healthy cooking.
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ability to work calmly under pressure and deliver consistently high standards.
A proactive, hands-on approach with genuine passion for fresh, nutritious, and creative cuisine.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm
Location: On-site kitchen with occasional off-site catering
Contract: Full-time, permanent
If youre an enthusiastic chef who loves creating fresh, seasonal menus and leading a small, dedicated team, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a dynamic catering team that values creativity, sustainability, and exceptional food.
