Sous Chef – Luxury Restaurant

About the role

Join a respected luxury restaurant in West Mersea as a Sous Chef, supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will lead the kitchen team, manage daily operations, and help shape the menu using the finest seasonal produce.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen management.
• Lead service, preparation, and closing procedures across all sections.
• Train, mentor and motivate kitchen staff.
• Oversee ordering, stock control and maintain high kitchen standards.
• Contribute to menu development and own key menu sections.
• Ensure consistency, quality and attention to detail in every service.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant.
• Strong leadership and people‑management abilities.
• Creative yet consistent culinary approach with solid organisational skills.
• Ready to progress to a senior kitchen role in a high‑end hospitality environment.

Required skills

• Food Safety
• Health & Safety
• Menu Development
• Stock Control
• Ordering

What we offer

• 28 days holiday plus long‑service entitlement.
• Free meals and drinks while on shift.
• Paid overtime for salaried team members.
• Discounts on travel, shopping and leisure.
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including GP access.
• Ongoing training in food safety, health & safety and leadership.
• Clear career progression within a growing hospitality business.