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About the Kitchen
MUSICA runs an American-Italian menu — think elevated bar classics, wood-fired energy, and crowd-pleasing flavours — served alongside live music and entertainment seven days a week. You'll work alongside a kitchen team of 4-5 chefs, with weekends being the heartbeat of the operation: high-energy, high-volume service in a venue that's as much about atmosphere as it is about food.
We sit in one of Bracknell's busiest dining destinations, surrounded by strong competition — so standing still isn't an option. As Sous Chef, you'll be right at the centre of that, running a tight pass and helping bring new dishes to life alongside the Head Chef.
We're a newly opened venue and our weekends are already thriving — the next chapter is building weekday trade, and you'll play a direct part in that. This is a genuine opportunity to grow with a business that's still finding its shape, not join a kitchen where everything's already fixed.
Purpose of the Role
The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in running all aspects of the kitchen — leading service in their absence, maintaining food quality and consistency, and helping develop the team and the menu. This is a hands-on role at the pass, not a desk job.
Key Responsibilities
● Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen management, taking full charge of service in their absence.
● Help develop and test new dishes as part of the venue's ongoing menu evolution.
● Lead and coach junior chefs and kitchen porters during shifts, maintaining a positive, high-standard kitchen culture.
● Maintain strict hygiene, health, and safety standards (HACCP compliance) at all times.
● Support inventory control, stock rotation, and waste minimisation to protect margins.
● Ensure consistent food preparation, presentation, and portion control across all sections.
● Assist with ordering and supplier communication when the Head Chef is unavailable.
● Report directly to the Head Chef, feeding back on kitchen performance, team issues, and service challenges.
Key Skills & Experience
● Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
● Comfortable running a section and covering the pass during busy, high-volume service.
● Genuine interest in menu development, ideally with exposure to American-Italian or similar cuisine.
● Strong leadership instincts — able to keep a team calm and focused under pressure.
● Solid understanding of food safety, allergens, and dietary requirements.
● Organised, reliable, and comfortable taking ownership when the Head Chef isn't on shift.
Employee Package
● Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
● Inclusion in the TRONC scheme, providing a fair share of tips distributed across the team
● 28 days' paid holiday (including bank holidays)
● Company pension
● Staff meals on shift
● Uniform or contribution toward workwear
● Discounted or free food and drinks when off duty
● Employee discount
● Access to training and development programmes
● Opportunities for progression within a growing business
● Supportive and inclusive team culture
Career Development & Progression
This role is a genuine stepping stone. You'll work closely with the Head Chef on menu innovation and kitchen efficiencies, gaining direct exposure to the commercial side of running a kitchen — not just cooking, but costing, planning, and problem-solving.
Opportunities for progression include:
● Stepping up to Head Chef as the business grows, including future sites or brand extensions
● Taking on greater ownership of menu development and supplier relationships
● Mentoring junior chefs as the kitchen team expands
This is a hands-on role with real growth potential in a growing independent business, working closely with ownership and management on a daily basis.
Job Details
● Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
● Reports to: Head Chef
● Work Location: In person
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
