Sous Chef – Stylish Restaurant with Open Kitchen

Job Description

We’re working with a sleek, stylish restaurant set in the heart of Windlesham. Known for its fresh, seasonal menus and buzzing service, the kitchen delivers modern, vibrant dishes to hundreds of happy diners each week, all with a front-row view of the action through its open kitchen.

They’re now looking for a Sous Chef to join their talented brigade of six as they continue to grow their reputation for top-quality food and fast-paced service.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Sous Chef…

• Up to £38,000 per annum plus £8,000 to £10,000 service charge
• Mixture of day and evening shifts, offering variety and work-life balance
• Cooking fresh, seasonal food in a modern open-plan kitchen
• Joining a close-knit team with strong leadership and a collaborative culture
• A chance to develop within an ambitious and growing hospitality group

Responsibilities as the Sous Chef…

• Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading sections during service and stepping up in the Head Chef’s absence
• Helping manage a busy kitchen, doing up to 320 covers a day
• Getting involved in exciting pop-up street food events, showcasing your creativity in a more casual, high-energy setting
• Maintaining excellent standards of prep, hygiene, and organisation
• Mentoring junior chefs and helping keep team morale high during fast-paced shifts

This role would suit a confident Sous Chef who enjoys the buzz of a busy kitchen and is comfortable handling high volume without compromising on quality. If you’re passionate about fresh food and want to be part of something dynamic, we’d love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

We appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, send me what you have to chris@goldenkeys.co.uk or look me up on LinkedIn and send me a message there!