SOUS CHEF
The Burger Bar Open Kitchen Cheshire West and Chester
About Us
We’re a lively, popular burger bar right here in Cheshire West and Chester, famous for bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and our open kitchen — where the magic happens in full view of our guests. We’re passionate about great food and a friendly, high-energy team vibe. We’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to step up, help lead our kitchen, and keep standards sky-high.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you’ll be the right hand to our Head Chef, helping run our busy open kitchen. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations when the Head Chef is away, manage food quality, lead the team, and keep everything running smoothly — all while cooking in full view of our guests, so pride, polish and passion are key.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen workflow, staff rosters and stock levels
- Lead, train and motivate kitchen team; ensure all work meets our high standards
- Prepare and cook dishes consistently to our recipes, with attention to taste, presentation and speed
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards — especially important in our open kitchen!
- Help develop new specials and menu ideas, keeping our offering fresh and exciting
- Manage inventory, minimise waste, and help control food costs
- Be a great ambassador for our brand — guests love watching you work!
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as Sous Chef, or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
- Solid knowledge of modern kitchen practices, hygiene and food safety
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Confident leading a team, organising shifts and solving problems
- Great communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- Happy working in an open kitchen — comfortable being seen while you cook!
- Passion for great food, attention to detail, and pride in your work
- Relevant qualifications/certificates desirable, but experience counts most
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- Free staff meal on shift + great discounts
- Flexible shift patterns
- Opportunities for training and career growth
- Friendly, respectful team culture
- Work in a vibrant, popular spot with great regulars
Think you’ve got the passion and skill to join our kitchen? Send your CV + short cover note telling us about your experience and why you’d love to join us
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
