Recruit4staff are representing a well-established gastropub operator in their search for a Sous Chef to work at their well established pub on the outskirts of Wrexham
What are client is offering the successful Sous Chef:
Pay: £32,000 per annum
Hours of Work: 45 hour contract - hours will vary on a rota basis
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Company welfare programme
Job Role:
Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing menus with a focus on seasonal, fresh, and local produce.
Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring dishes meet the gastro pub’s high standards for quality and presentation.
Step into the Head Chef’s role during absences, maintaining consistency in the kitchen’s output.
Supervise cooking stations (grill, sauté, garnish, pastry, etc.) and assist staff when needed.
Ensure all kitchen operations comply with food hygiene regulations and gastro pub standards.
Monitor food storage, rotation, and stock to reduce waste.
Monitor portion control, wastage, and food costs to keep within budget.
What our client is looking for in the successful Sous Chef:
Previous experience working in a kitchen - ESSENTIAL
Food Hygiene Certificate - ESSENTIAL
Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) - DESIRABLE
Passion for British food, local produce, and creative menu development
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced kitchen.
Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
Commutable From: Chester, Wrexham, Wirral, Deeside, Mold, Corwen
Similar Job Titles: Head Chef, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Senior Sous Chef, Chef Patron, Culinary Manager, Head Cook
For further information about this role, please apply now.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency