Senior Sous Chef
Location: Falmouth
Pay: up to 35k p/a DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 45 hours per week, worked over a 7-day rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a busy and professional kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef looking to take the next step in their career, supporting the Head Chef in delivering outstanding food quality while leading and developing a talented kitchen brigade.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Sous Chef, you will:
- Support the Head Chef in the daily management of the kitchen operation.
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, including Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
- Deputise for the Head Chef during periods of absence.
- Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
- Manage stock ordering, stock rotation and storage to minimise waste and control food costs.
- Ensure all food is correctly labelled, stored and handled in line with food safety regulations.
- Maintain excellent communication with Front of House and other hotel departments to ensure a smooth guest experience.
- Following HACCP, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations at all times.
- Carrying out safe working practices and supporting risk assessments.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready for the next step.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A passion for producing high-quality food with exceptional attention to detail.
- Good knowledge of food hygiene legislation and HACCP procedures.
- A positive, hands-on approach with the ability to inspire and develop others.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota.
If you are an ambitious chef looking to join a professional and supportive team where quality, teamwork and guest satisfaction are at the heart of everything you do, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
