Sous Chef
Las Iguanas View all jobs
* Bolton, Greater Manchester
* £32,000-34,000 per year
* Permanent
* Full-time
* 1 day ago
Join Our South American Adventure as a Sous Chef
At Las Iguanas, our kitchens are driven by energy, passion and bold Latin flavour. Inspired by the vibrant food and culture of South America, we create fresh, flavour-packed dishes in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens and our Sous Chefs help bring that fiesta to life.
As a Sous Chef, you'll be a key leader in the kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistently great food, motivate and develop the team, and keep standards high every service. You'll lead from the front, jump on the line when it's busy, and help create a positive, high-energy environment where people love to work.
We're looking for a confident, organised and passionate Sous Chef who thrives in a buzzing kitchen, takes pride in developing others, and knows how to balance pace with quality. You'll have strong kitchen experience, a great team mindset, and the drive to keep learning and progressing.
Why Las Iguanas?
* Competitive pay, 45-hour contract, quarterly bonus and opportunity to earn Tronc
* 50% Employee Discount – enjoy discounts across Big Table Group brands, plus 25% off for friends & family
* Flexible Working – negotiable contracts to suit your lifestyle
* Career Growth – fully funded Production Chef Level 3 apprenticeships and development programmes
* Wellbeing & Support – Employee Assistance Program includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, counselling, fitness & diet plans
* Perks & Rewards – access to wages before payday, salary finance support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, discounted gym memberships, and savings on theme parks, shopping and entertainment
* Team Celebrations – competitions, team parties and opportunities to win e-points to spend on retailers
As a Sous Chef, you will:
* Create a wide range of dishes – from starters to desserts, delivering quality every time
* Work as a team – keep up the pace and energy in the kitchen
* Ensure safety & hygiene – always maintain the highest food safety standards
* Communicate & stay organised – keep the kitchen running smoothly under pressure
* Guide & mentor junior chefs – share your skills and help the team develop & grow
Who we're looking for:
* Confident, organised and passionate – thrive in a buzzing kitchen, take pride in developing others, and balance pace with quality
* Strong kitchen experience and a great team mindset
* Drive to keep learning and progressing
* Inclusive mindset – we celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger
Application process
CV review → interview → offer and onboarding
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