Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef - earn £32,000-£35,000 with planned rotas and very few late finishes near St Neots.

Are you an experienced chef looking for better hours without stepping away from quality cooking? This Senior Sous Chef opportunity in St Neots offers fresh ingredients, structured development and the chance to help lead a professional team within a busy wedding venue.

What's in it for you?

Salary of £32,000-£35,000, depending on experience
Company bonus scheme
45-hour contract working five days out of seven
Rotas provided one month in advance
Very few late finishes
Full uniform provided and laundered
Free meals while working
Free on-site parking in St Neots
Company pension and high-street discounts
Professional training courses and qualifications
Career development across several quality venues
Team events, chef competitions and recognition awardsYour new role

As Senior Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef with the daily operation of a busy wedding venue near St Neots. You'll help lead food preparation and service for events of more than 100 guests while maintaining consistently high standards.

You will:

Deputise for the Head Chef when required
Lead and support the kitchen team
Prepare and present modern British dishes using fresh ingredients
Maintain quality and consistency during busy events
Support menu planning and the testing of new dishes
Complete kitchen administration and respond to emails
Follow food safety, HACCP and allergen procedures
Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen
Complete occasional lone-working shifts when requiredWhat we're looking for

The successful Senior Sous Chef will have at least two years' experience at a comparable level, ideally within a wedding venue, banqueting or high-volume events operation.

You'll also need:

Experience catering for more than 100 guests
Strong leadership and communication skills
A calm and organised approach under pressure
A genuine passion for fresh food
Your own transport due to the countryside location
The existing right to work full-time in the UKPlease note that live-in accommodation is not available.

If this Senior Sous Chef position in St Neots sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 49085 / INDCHEF

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy