Sous Chef

£35,000 per annum

Permanent-Full Time

Bingham

Harper Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a prestigious, high end hospitality venue renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences. They are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their elite culinary team. This position sits within a refined, luxury environment where standards are uncompromising, ingredients are premium, and every dish is crafted with precision and creativity.

The successful Sous Chef will thrive in a sophisticated setting, enjoy producing beautifully presented cuisine, and demonstrate a calm, polished leadership style. You will support senior chefs in delivering innovative menus, maintaining impeccable presentation, and ensuring every guest receives a memorable, high quality dining experience.

What will the role involve?

• Kitchen leadership - Supporting the day to day running of a high end, fast paced kitchen
• Operational cover - Taking full responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
• Premium food preparation - Preparing and serving refined, high end quality cuisine to exacting standards
• Menu innovation - Contributing to menu development with creative, forward thinking ideas
• Luxury presentation - Ensuring exceptional presentation and delivering a luxury guest experience
• Dietary expertise - Maintaining expert knowledge of ingredients, allergens and dietary requirements
• Bespoke menu creation - Creating tailored menu options for guests with specific dietary needs
• Team development - Leading, motivating and developing a skilled team of chefs and kitchen assistants
• Training support - Supporting structured training, coaching and professional development
• Trial shift oversight - Overseeing trial shifts and assisting with performance assessments
• Stock management - Managing stock ordering, rotation and quality control with minimal waste
• Food safety - Ensuring outstanding food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards
• Kitchen administration - Completing daily check sheets, cleaning schedules and training documentation
• Issue reporting - Reporting equipment issues, hazards, accidents and stock shortages promptly
• Guest feedback - Responding professionally to guest feedback and supporting effective resolution
• Cross department communication - Maintaining strong communication across departments to ensure seamless service

Who are we looking for?

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in professional cookery is desirable
• Experience within a luxury, high volume or premium hospitality kitchen
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens and dietary requirements
• Passion for fresh, nutritious and beautifully presented cuisine
• Ability to remain composed and efficient in a refined, fast paced environment
• Confident leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Positive, proactive and committed approach to excellence
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards

Benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Annual performance bonus
• Generous discounts on venue facilities, food and dining experiences

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious venue offering long term stability, exceptional working conditions and the chance to develop your culinary career within an elite, high end environment.