Sous Chef High End Dining
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£37k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join a high-end hospitality operation delivering memorable dining experiences in a premium guest environment. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to lead the brigade, maintain exceptional food standards, and contribute fresh ideas to a quality-led food offering.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef who thrives in a busy, guest-focused setting and takes pride in consistency, creativity and strong kitchen leadership.
Key Responsibilities: Kitchen Leadership & Service Delivery
* Support the Head Chef with the daily management of kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Lead and motivate the kitchen team during prep and service, creating a positive, professional and organised working environment.
* Work alongside senior chefs to deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and timing.
* Supervise, train and support junior members of the brigade, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
* Build strong working relationships with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Food Quality & Menu Contribution
* Prepare and deliver dishes to a consistently high standard, with strong attention to flavour, presentation and detail.
* Assist with menu planning and seasonal menu changes, contributing creative ideas that reflect current food trends and guest expectations.
* Ensure all dietary requirements, allergens and special requests are handled with care and accuracy.
* Help maintain a fresh, innovative and commercially appealing food offering.
Stock Control, Costing & Sustainability
* Support stock management, ordering and inventory control to ensure the kitchen is well organised and efficiently run.
* Assist in monitoring food margins, portion control and wastage to maximise profitability without compromising quality.
* Work with suppliers and senior chefs to ensure produce is of a high standard and sourced responsibly wherever possible.
* Promote sustainable kitchen practices, including waste reduction and effective use of ingredients.
Hygiene, Health & Safety
* Ensure the kitchen operates in line with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food storage throughout the kitchen.
* Support the training of the team on safe working practices and company procedures.
* Take responsibility for ensuring allergen controls and compliance standards are always followed.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* At least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
* A background in high-quality restaurants, boutique hotels, premium hospitality venues or luxury lifestyle environments
* Experience working in a 4-star or 5-star setting would be advantageous
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, support and develop a team
* A calm, organised approach and the ability to perform well under pressure
* Excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding food
* Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
* A Food Safety Level 2 or 3 qualification would be beneficial
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
* Good level of written and spoken English
* Confident IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence would be an advantage
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a chef with flair, professionalism and a genuine passion for hospitality. You’ll be someone who enjoys leading from the front, takes pride in high standards, and wants to be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional food and service in a premium environment.
This is more than just a kitchen role — it’s an opportunity to help shape a standout guest experience within an ambitious and quality-driven hospitality business
We are looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join a high-end hospitality operation delivering memorable dining experiences in a premium guest environment. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to lead the brigade, maintain exceptional food standards, and contribute fresh ideas to a quality-led food offering.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef who thrives in a busy, guest-focused setting and takes pride in consistency, creativity and strong kitchen leadership.
Key Responsibilities: Kitchen Leadership & Service Delivery
* Support the Head Chef with the daily management of kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Lead and motivate the kitchen team during prep and service, creating a positive, professional and organised working environment.
* Work alongside senior chefs to deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and timing.
* Supervise, train and support junior members of the brigade, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
* Build strong working relationships with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Food Quality & Menu Contribution
* Prepare and deliver dishes to a consistently high standard, with strong attention to flavour, presentation and detail.
* Assist with menu planning and seasonal menu changes, contributing creative ideas that reflect current food trends and guest expectations.
* Ensure all dietary requirements, allergens and special requests are handled with care and accuracy.
* Help maintain a fresh, innovative and commercially appealing food offering.
Stock Control, Costing & Sustainability
* Support stock management, ordering and inventory control to ensure the kitchen is well organised and efficiently run.
* Assist in monitoring food margins, portion control and wastage to maximise profitability without compromising quality.
* Work with suppliers and senior chefs to ensure produce is of a high standard and sourced responsibly wherever possible.
* Promote sustainable kitchen practices, including waste reduction and effective use of ingredients.
Hygiene, Health & Safety
* Ensure the kitchen operates in line with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food storage throughout the kitchen.
* Support the training of the team on safe working practices and company procedures.
* Take responsibility for ensuring allergen controls and compliance standards are always followed.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* At least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
* A background in high-quality restaurants, boutique hotels, premium hospitality venues or luxury lifestyle environments
* Experience working in a 4-star or 5-star setting would be advantageous
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, support and develop a team
* A calm, organised approach and the ability to perform well under pressure
* Excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding food
* Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
* A Food Safety Level 2 or 3 qualification would be beneficial
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
* Good level of written and spoken English
* Confident IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence would be an advantage
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a chef with flair, professionalism and a genuine passion for hospitality. You’ll be someone who enjoys leading from the front, takes pride in high standards, and wants to be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional food and service in a premium environment.
This is more than just a kitchen role — it’s an opportunity to help shape a standout guest experience within an ambitious and quality-driven hospitality business
Reference: 225293248
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Sous Chef High End Dining
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£37k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join a high-end hospitality operation delivering memorable dining experiences in a premium guest environment. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to lead the brigade, maintain exceptional food standards, and contribute fresh ideas to a quality-led food offering.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef who thrives in a busy, guest-focused setting and takes pride in consistency, creativity and strong kitchen leadership.
Key Responsibilities: Kitchen Leadership & Service Delivery
* Support the Head Chef with the daily management of kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Lead and motivate the kitchen team during prep and service, creating a positive, professional and organised working environment.
* Work alongside senior chefs to deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and timing.
* Supervise, train and support junior members of the brigade, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
* Build strong working relationships with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Food Quality & Menu Contribution
* Prepare and deliver dishes to a consistently high standard, with strong attention to flavour, presentation and detail.
* Assist with menu planning and seasonal menu changes, contributing creative ideas that reflect current food trends and guest expectations.
* Ensure all dietary requirements, allergens and special requests are handled with care and accuracy.
* Help maintain a fresh, innovative and commercially appealing food offering.
Stock Control, Costing & Sustainability
* Support stock management, ordering and inventory control to ensure the kitchen is well organised and efficiently run.
* Assist in monitoring food margins, portion control and wastage to maximise profitability without compromising quality.
* Work with suppliers and senior chefs to ensure produce is of a high standard and sourced responsibly wherever possible.
* Promote sustainable kitchen practices, including waste reduction and effective use of ingredients.
Hygiene, Health & Safety
* Ensure the kitchen operates in line with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food storage throughout the kitchen.
* Support the training of the team on safe working practices and company procedures.
* Take responsibility for ensuring allergen controls and compliance standards are always followed.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* At least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
* A background in high-quality restaurants, boutique hotels, premium hospitality venues or luxury lifestyle environments
* Experience working in a 4-star or 5-star setting would be advantageous
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, support and develop a team
* A calm, organised approach and the ability to perform well under pressure
* Excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding food
* Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
* A Food Safety Level 2 or 3 qualification would be beneficial
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
* Good level of written and spoken English
* Confident IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence would be an advantage
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a chef with flair, professionalism and a genuine passion for hospitality. You’ll be someone who enjoys leading from the front, takes pride in high standards, and wants to be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional food and service in a premium environment.
This is more than just a kitchen role — it’s an opportunity to help shape a standout guest experience within an ambitious and quality-driven hospitality business
We are looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join a high-end hospitality operation delivering memorable dining experiences in a premium guest environment. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to lead the brigade, maintain exceptional food standards, and contribute fresh ideas to a quality-led food offering.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef who thrives in a busy, guest-focused setting and takes pride in consistency, creativity and strong kitchen leadership.
Key Responsibilities: Kitchen Leadership & Service Delivery
* Support the Head Chef with the daily management of kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Lead and motivate the kitchen team during prep and service, creating a positive, professional and organised working environment.
* Work alongside senior chefs to deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and timing.
* Supervise, train and support junior members of the brigade, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
* Build strong working relationships with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Food Quality & Menu Contribution
* Prepare and deliver dishes to a consistently high standard, with strong attention to flavour, presentation and detail.
* Assist with menu planning and seasonal menu changes, contributing creative ideas that reflect current food trends and guest expectations.
* Ensure all dietary requirements, allergens and special requests are handled with care and accuracy.
* Help maintain a fresh, innovative and commercially appealing food offering.
Stock Control, Costing & Sustainability
* Support stock management, ordering and inventory control to ensure the kitchen is well organised and efficiently run.
* Assist in monitoring food margins, portion control and wastage to maximise profitability without compromising quality.
* Work with suppliers and senior chefs to ensure produce is of a high standard and sourced responsibly wherever possible.
* Promote sustainable kitchen practices, including waste reduction and effective use of ingredients.
Hygiene, Health & Safety
* Ensure the kitchen operates in line with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food storage throughout the kitchen.
* Support the training of the team on safe working practices and company procedures.
* Take responsibility for ensuring allergen controls and compliance standards are always followed.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* At least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
* A background in high-quality restaurants, boutique hotels, premium hospitality venues or luxury lifestyle environments
* Experience working in a 4-star or 5-star setting would be advantageous
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, support and develop a team
* A calm, organised approach and the ability to perform well under pressure
* Excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding food
* Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
* A Food Safety Level 2 or 3 qualification would be beneficial
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
* Good level of written and spoken English
* Confident IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence would be an advantage
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a chef with flair, professionalism and a genuine passion for hospitality. You’ll be someone who enjoys leading from the front, takes pride in high standards, and wants to be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional food and service in a premium environment.
This is more than just a kitchen role — it’s an opportunity to help shape a standout guest experience within an ambitious and quality-driven hospitality business
Reference: 225293248
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