Sous Chef - Derby

If you're ready to take a leading role in a fresh food kitchen where standards truly matter, this is your opportunity. As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver beautifully cooked, French-inspired dishes while helping to organise, motivate and develop the team around you.

You'll combine hands-on cooking with leadership responsibility, ensuring every service runs smoothly and every plate leaves the kitchen to specification.

Your day-to-day:

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen
• Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit
• Coaching and developing junior chefs
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards

What you'll need:

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques
• Confidence running sections during busy services
• A calm, organised approach under pressure

Perks & benefits:

• Unlimited 50% discount for friends and family
• Service charge on top of your competitive pay
• Wagestream access
• Discounted room rates
• Discounted meals on shift and wines at cost price
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff socials and incentives
• Future Leaders development course
• Length of service awards

Sound like you?

If you're passionate about quality food and strong teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.