Chef

Sous Chef / Senior Chef (Temporary – Initial 3-Month Contract)

Are you passionate about food and ready to lead a busy kitchen team delivering exceptional catering for a wide range of events?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join a prestigious events and hospitality venue. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering outstanding food and service across weddings, conferences, corporate functions, banquets and community events.

Working closely with the Head Chef, venue management and event organisers, you will help drive the continued success of the catering operation while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, food safety and customer service.

About the Role:
This is an initial 3-month temporary position , with the potential to be extended.

• Start Date: 13th July 2026
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Pay: £16.50 per hour
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provided, including Chef's Jacket, Trousers, Apron and Hat

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent food and hospitality across a variety of events
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required
• Liaise with venue management and event organisers to ensure catering requirements are delivered to a high standard
• Coordinate, prepare and oversee all food production
• Lead, motivate and supervise the kitchen team during service
• Mentor, coach and train kitchen staff
• Assist with the recruitment, induction and development of kitchen employees
• Help manage kitchen budgets, stock control and food costs
• Ensure all HACCP, COSHH, Food Standards Agency (FSA) documentation and risk assessments are maintained and kept up to date
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and serviced appropriately
• Maintain accurate records, files and operational systems
• Contribute ideas for menu development and continuous improvement
• Deliver consistently high standards of customer care and professionalism

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or above .
• An Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (or higher)
• Excellent technical cooking skills and food knowledge
• A passion for cooking and creating high-quality dishes
• Experience managing kitchen budgets and food costs
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills
• The ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, food hygiene and Health & Safety legislation
• Competency using Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
• A proactive, adaptable and well-organised approach to work
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Additional Information

The role requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend working to support events.

Manual handling and lifting are part of the role, and successful candidates will be expected to undertake any required manual handling, first aid and other mandatory training.

If you are an enthusiastic chef who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional food and working within a vibrant events environment, we'd love to hear from you.