Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Wokingham

£35,000 – £38,000 per annum

Permanent | Full-time

Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity, or a strong Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in your career?

We’re working with an established independent hospitality business in the Wokingham area who are looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join their kitchen team.

This is a great opportunity to take on real responsibility within a quality, fresh-food environment, supporting the Head Chef in leading the kitchen while continuing to develop your own management and culinary experience.

The role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and help maintain consistently high standards throughout preparation and service.

You’ll also have the opportunity to lead the team in the Head Chef’s absence and support the development of other chefs within the kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen

Leading the kitchen confidently when required

Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard

Maintaining quality and presentation throughout service

Supervising and supporting junior members of the kitchen team

Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising waste

Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards

Helping ensure smooth and efficient service during busy periods

Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams

Contributing ideas and supporting ongoing menu development

About you

We’d love to hear from experienced Sous Chefs, but this could also be an excellent opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie who feels ready to step up.

You’ll ideally have:

Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie within a fresh-food environment

Confidence running a section and helping lead a kitchen team

Strong cooking and presentation skills

Good organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure

Experience with stock control and ordering

A good understanding of food ...