Sous Chef | £TBC

Are you a talented chef seeking a rewarding role that gives you your evenings back? Exact Sourcing is proud to partner with a fantastic, family-run business to recruit a passionate Sous Chef for their vibrant, public-facing, in-house restaurant.

This is a rare opportunity in the hospitality industry to work sociable hours—finishing by 6:00 PM on most days—while still working with fresh, high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Working alongside a supportive Head Chef, you will play a key role in heading up the kitchen operations, creating seasonal menus, and maintaining exceptionally high standards.

If you are a Senior Chef de Partie ready for the next step, or a Junior Sous Chef looking for better work-life balance in a supportive environment, this role is made for you. 

As the Sous Chef you will be responsible for:  

• Kitchen Leadership: Work alongside the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, stepping up to run the pass and manage the kitchen in their absence.

• Menu Development: Bring your creative flair to the kitchen by collaborating on new, seasonal menu ideas using fresh local produce.

• Hands-on Cooking: Prepare and serve high-standard dishes in a busy morning-to-afternoon restaurant environment.

• Quality & Standards: Ensure strict hygiene, safety, and presentation standards are consistently met across all shifts.

• Team Collaboration: Work within a large, friendly kitchen support team, fostering a positive and productive atmosphere.

As the Sous Chef you will have: 

• Experience: Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, or Sous Chef within a commercial catering, restaurant, or busy food service operation.

• Culinary Passion: A genuine passion for good food, high standards, and cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

• Creative Flair: A good eye for detail and the ability to contribute fresh ideas to menu planning.

• Leadership Skills: A hands-on approach with the confidence to lead and motivate a team when the Head Chef is away.

• Positive Attitude: Strong communication skills, reliability, and an upbeat, team-oriented mindset.

As the Sous Chef you will benefit from: 

• Competitive Salary: Highly competitive pay based on experience.

• Unbeatable Work-Life Balance: Daytime-focused hours finishing at 6:00 PM most evenings.

• Equal Share of Tips: Generous tip-sharing scheme across the team.

• Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

• Perks & Benefits: Generous employee discounts, workplace pension scheme, and paid annual leave.

• Environment: A supportive, welcoming family-business culture with a large team behind you.

If you are ready to make a positive career change and join a brilliant team, apply today through Exact Sourcing. Submit your CV or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more about this exciting opportunity.  Call 01638 661333 or email jobs@exactsourcing.com. 

By applying for this post for a Sous Chef, you are agreeing to your CV being held on our database, stored confidentially and securely.  Your CV details will be used and kept only to provide recruitment services from us.   

We very much look forward to hearing from you and will be reviewing all applications over the next 2 to 3 weeks.  If you are selected, we will be in contact and if not, we will be keeping your details on file for any future vacancies. 

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