Location: Shrewsbury
Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour + Generous Tips + Excellent Company Benefits + Potential Short-Term Accommodation Support
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Join a Kitchen That Takes Pride in Great Food
C2 Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join a successful and growing hospitality business just outside Shrewsbury.
Working alongside an experienced Head Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional food, maintaining high kitchen standards and helping to develop a talented kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with fresh ingredients in a busy, professional kitchen and is looking to take the next step in their career.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you'll support the day-to-day running of the kitchen while leading by example and ensuring every service delivers consistently high standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Head Chef with the daily operation of the kitchen
* Leading the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
* Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients
* Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials
* Training, mentoring and motivating junior chefs
* Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards
* Managing stock, ordering and helping to minimise waste
* Delivering consistently high-quality food during busy service periods
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
* Previous experience as a Sous Chef, or an ambitious Chef de Partie ready to step up
* A genuine passion for producing high-quality, fresh food
* Experience working in a busy commercial kitchen
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* The ability to lead, motivate and develop others
* A good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
* A calm, positive attitude and the ability to perform well under pressure
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays when required
What's On Offer
* £15.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
* Generous tips providing an excellent boost to your annual earnings
* Excellent company benefits
* Potential short-term accommodation support to assist with relocation
* Ongoing training and development
* Genuine opportunities for career progression
* Supportive and friendly working environment
* Staff meals whilst on shift
* Company pension
* Employee discounts
If you're looking to join a business that values great food, supports its people and offers genuine career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with C2 Recruitment.
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Salary description
£15.00 - £16.00 per hour