Senior Sous Chef – Fresh Food Venue, Lytham Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 tips Hours: Full Time Are you a talented Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Lytham’s most popular fresh-food venues — a busy, well-run kitchen where quality, consistency, and creativity are at the heart of everything they do. We’re looking for a hands-on chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong commercial awareness, and understands that success in the kitchen isn’t just about great food — it’s about smart management too. What You’ll Be Doing • Running day-to-day kitchen operations: managing prep schedules, rotas, and team performance. • Supporting the Head Chef in driving standards, consistency, and team morale. • Playing a key role in menu planning and dish development — keeping things seasonal, fresh, and profitable. • Managing kitchen financials: controlling GP, monitoring budgets, reducing waste, and forecasting labour. • Negotiating with suppliers to get the best ingredients at the best value. • Maintaining full compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards. • Training, mentoring, and developing junior chefs. • Taking charge during busy service — especially on weekends. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a fresh-food, high-volume kitchen. • Confident with the financial side of kitchen management — dish costing, rota planning, stock control, and forecasting. • A natural leader who motivates and leads by example. • A passion for honest, high-quality cooking using fresh, local produce. • Flexible and calm under pressure, especially during peak service. What’s in It for You • Competitive salary: £33,000 – £36,000 tips • Work with a respected, established business with a loyal customer following • Real input into menu direction and kitchen decisions • Opportunities for career growth within a supportive team If you’re ready to combine creativity in the kitchen with sharp commercial thinking, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today — send your CV to Dave Hayes at Dave@perfect-recruitment.co.uk. By applying, you consent to your data being held in line with GDPR and the Employment Agencies Act 1973.