Sous Chef - Windsor

Sous Chef - Permanent Opportunity Job Description Are you a driven and experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a key leadership role? We're looking for a passionate, hands-on culinary professional to support the smooth and successful running of a busy, high-volume kitchen operation. In this role, you'll work closely with the Head Chef and wider leadership team to deliver exceptional food, maintain high standards of food safety, and create a positive, high-performing kitchen culture. This is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment and is ready to take on greater responsibility. Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll play a critical role in operational delivery, people development, and maintaining high standards across food quality, cost control, and compliance. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Windsor. What's in it for you? · Salary: £36,000 per annum · Generous annual leave, increasing with service, with option to purchase additional days · Pension scheme and life assurance · Access to a wide range of employee benefits including discounts, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing support · Opportunities to attend internal food events and develop your culinary skills Key Responsibilities · Oversee daily food production across all services, ensuring consistency and quality · Prepare and present dishes in line with agreed recipes and standards · Manage ordering, stock control, and kitchen administration · Drive high levels of customer satisfaction through food quality and efficiency · Deputise for the Head Chef when required · Support financial controls, cost management, and waste reduction · Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff · Contribute to menu development and innovation · Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and Health & Safety standards · Act as a role model within the kitchen team Key Requirements · Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards · Proven ability to lead and motivate a team · Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills · Passion for food and delivering high standards Previous experience at Sous Chef or Head Chef level Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people