Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef - earn £32,000-£35,000 with planned rotas and very few late finishes near St Neots.

Are you an experienced chef looking for better hours without stepping away from quality cooking? This Senior Sous Chef opportunity in St Neots offers fresh ingredients, structured development and the chance to help lead a professional team within a busy wedding venue.

What's in it for you?

Salary of £32,000-£35,000, depending on experience

Company bonus scheme

45-hour contract working five days out of seven

Rotas provided one month in advance

Very few late finishes

Full uniform provided and laundered

Free meals while working

Free on-site parking in St Neots

Company pension and high-street discounts

Professional training courses and qualifications

Career development across several quality venues

Team events, chef competitions and recognition awardsYour new role

As Senior Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef with the daily operation of a busy wedding venue near St Neots. You'll help lead food preparation and service for events of more than 100 guests while maintaining consistently high standards.

You will:

Deputise for the Head Chef when required

Lead and support the kitchen team

Prepare and present modern British dishes using fresh ingredients

Maintain quality and consistency during busy events

Support menu planning and the testing of new dishes

Complete kitchen administration and respond to emails

Follow food safety, HACCP and allergen procedures

Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen

Complete occasional lone-working shifts when requiredWhat we're looking for

The successful Senior Sous Chef will have at least two years' experience at a comparable level, ideally within a wedding venue, banqueting or high-volume events operation.

You'll also need:

Experience catering for more than 100 guests

Strong leadership and communication skills

A calm and organised approach under pressure

A genuine passion for fresh food

Your own transport due to the countryside location

The existing right to work full-time in the UKPlease note that live-in accommodation is not available.

If this Senior Sous Chef position in St Neots sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 49085 / INDCHEF

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy