Sous Chef

£35,000 Salary 40 Hours Per Week Daytime Hours Only Moreton-in-Marsh

We're recruiting on behalf of a busy and well-established garden centre restaurant for a Sous Chef to join a fresh food kitchen focused on quality, consistency, and seasonal cooking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys leading a team, cooking with fresh ingredients, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance with no evening service and no split shifts.

• £35,000 salary


• 40 hours per week


• No evenings


• No split shifts


• Daytime-focused operation


• Staff meals on shift


• Employee discount


• Creative input into menus and specials


• Supportive and professional kitchen environment


• Development opportunities within a growing hospitality team

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations


• Lead the kitchen during service and in the Head Chef's absence


• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation


• Assist with menu development and seasonal specials


• Support ordering, stock control, and supplier management


• Monitor food costs, waste control, and kitchen efficiency


• Train and develop junior chefs


• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie


• Passion for fresh, seasonal food


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Excellent organisation and time management


• Ability to perform under pressure during busy services


• Team-focused and proactive approach


• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures

• Fresh food restaurant, café, hotel, or garden centre dining


• Experience supporting menu development


• Comfortable leading a team during service


• Passionate about creating quality food in a customer-focused environment

If you're looking for a Sous Chef role offering genuine work-life balance, daytime hours, and the opportunity to help shape a successful kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.