Sous Chef
Core
Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food, service, hygiene, and profitability.
Role type
Hands-on leadership Sous Chef
Builds
Restaurant and hotel kitchen services
Domain
Hospitality / Food Service
Required skills
Kitchen management, food safety compliance, menu development, cost control, staff training, inventory management, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification, First Aid training, wine/spirit knowledge, staff planning expertise
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Support Head Chef with daily operations and management, take responsibility for kitchen in Head Chef's absence, prepare and present food to high standards, inspect areas for cleanliness and safety, control food costs and reduce wastage, train and develop kitchen team members, maintain accurate staff rotas and records, ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
Seniority
Mid-level leadership, hands-on IC