Moody’s Hagley is looking for an experienced and reliable Sous Chef to join our kitchen team (@moodys.hagley).
We're more than just a coffee shop, bar and neighbourhood restaurant, we're fast becoming a true foodie destination at the heart of the Hagley community. From our bustling brunch service to our creative take on reimagined pizza, bold small plates and upcoming dining events celebrating modern street food with restaurant-quality execution, we're constantly evolving our menus to give our guests exciting new reasons to return.
Everything we serve is made in-house, from our freshly baked bread to our cured meats, because we believe exceptional food starts with exceptional craftsmanship. We're passionate about quality, creativity and delivering memorable food experiences that set us apart.
We love combining creativity with fresh ingredients and delivering food that people talk about. If you enjoy working in a kitchen that's constantly developing new dishes and takes pride in every plate, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
This is a hands-on role supporting our Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You'll play a key role in delivering consistently high-quality food across both our busy brunch service and our growing evening offering, while helping develop exciting seasonal and weekly specials that keep our menus fresh and interesting.
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible shifts including daytime brunch and evening service
Location: Moody’s Hagley
Responsibilities
- To support and match the energy of our talented and passionate Head Chef
- Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes during busy service periods
- Assisting with menu development for both brunch and evening service
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Ensuring all food hygiene, allergen, and health and safety standards are followed
- Managing stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
- Training and supporting junior kitchen staff
- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Reliable, organised, and calm under pressure
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Passion for fresh, high-quality food
- Flexibility to work across daytime brunch and evening service
- Pizza experience preferred
What We Offer
- 40 hours per week
- Flexible shift patterns with sociable hours
- Opportunity to help develop and shape our new evening service
- Supportive team environment in a growing independent venue
- Competitive pay depending on experience
If you're a versatile chef who enjoys both brunch and evening service, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stourbridge DY9 0NW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years' experience do you have working as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie?
- Do you have experience working in a fresh-food kitchen?
- Have you worked in a high-volume kitchen serving 100+ covers? If yes, please provide details.
- Do you have experience making or working with pizza?
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends on a permanent basis?
Experience:
- Sous Chef/Chef: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
