Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef

Salary :  £42,000 + tips & excellent benefits

Location :  Oakham

Job Type :  Full-time, Permanent

I’m currently working with a well-regarded hospitality business close to the area of Oakham who are looking for a talented  Senior Sous Chef  to join their ambitious and growing kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef who is passionate about fresh, seasonal food and thrives in a high-quality, fast-paced environment.

As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Executive Head Chef in overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, while also being given the opportunity to lead the team in their absence. You’ll be actively involved in menu development, training and mentoring the brigade, and ensuring that the highest standards of food quality, safety and service are consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
• Develop creative, seasonal menus using fresh ingredients with a focus on flavour and current food trends
• Motivate and train the team to maintain consistently high standards of preparation and presentation
• Ensure Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations are fully adhered to
• Oversee stock management, ordering, and cost control to maintain GP targets
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service for both dining and events

What we’re looking for :

What’s on offer :

This role is based in  Oakham , so candidates will need to be able to reliably commute or be open to relocation.