Title:  Sous Chef

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate catering professional to support kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food and service to our clients. This role supports the Chef Manager/Catering Manager in maintaining excellent food standards, food safety compliance, and efficient kitchen operations within a professional catering environment.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, service, and presentation in line with HACCP, Health & Safety legislation, and company standards
Assist with menu planning and menu costings, ensuring budgeted Gross Profit Margins are achieved and food waste is minimised
Place food orders in line with company purchasing policies, ensuring only approved suppliers are used
Fully comply with and implement all company policies and procedures to ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times
Complete all assigned Food Safety and Quality records accurately and daily, without exception
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen premises
Take responsibility, alongside the Chef Manager/Catering Manager, for team performance and the delivery of high-quality food to clients
Assist with checking, probing, and signing off all food deliveries to ensure only the highest quality produce is accepted
Ensure food presentation is innovative, visually appealing, and served at the correct temperatures, with temperatures recorded appropriately
Assist with stock takes as required
Review kitchen hazard lists weekly with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager
Maintain strong communication and positive working relationships with clients, customers, and colleagues
Carry out daily and weekly cleaning duties as assigned, ensuring kitchen hygiene standards are met
Undertake any reasonable duties relating to food preparation, service, hygiene, and overall kitchen efficiency

Qualifications

Relevant culinary qualification
1–2 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen environment
Experience in industrial or contract catering
Proven experience completing and maintaining HACCP documentation
Experience with menu planning and food preparation
Strong dedication, self-motivation, and attention to detail
Reliable with excellent timekeeping
Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
High standards of personal hygiene
Professional, courteous, and customer-focused manner
A genuine passion for food and service excellence
Flexible approach to working hours and duties
Willingness to participate in training and development as required

What We Offer

A supportive team environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
The opportunity to work within a professional and structured catering operation