Sous Chef - Wrexham

Sous Chef - Weekdays only!
Location: Wrexham
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:00
Salary: Up to £15.32 per hour, depending on experience

For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering

Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?

We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food to join our Dine team at Ipsen BioPharm in Wrexham . Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Chef Manager with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example.

From fuelling early risers with crafted breakfasts to supporting with hospitality and events, your role will be as varied as the menus you help create. You\\'ll support a talented brigade of chefs, help refine menus, and bring flavour, precision, and energy to every plate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that’s full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats.
• Stay curious – help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
• Support training, mentoring, and the development of junior chefs within the brigade.

What you’ll bring to the table

• A confident Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
• A love for food that’s both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
• Strong organisational skills – you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
• A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.

Hungry for more?
We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

What’s in It for You

Joining Dine means being part of a team that truly cares. You’ll have access to:

• Training, development, and career progression
• Wellbeing and financial support through our company benefits
• A friendly and supportive team
• A workplace where you can be yourself and thrive

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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