Sous Chef
wshgroup
AI assistant
Job Description
This role would suit someone with strong experience in contract catering or a similar setting, who is confident running a busy kitchen and leading a team. From daily service through to pop-ups and new concepts, you’ll bring consistency, creativity and strong standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high food quality, presentation and service standards across all retail areas.
- Oversee daily retail kitchen operations, working closely with departmental teams.
- Control food costs, budgets and waste, using systems such as Leanpath to drive efficiency.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, H&S and COSHH standards.
- Manage stock, inventory, equipment records, supplier orders and product quality.
- Support menu planning, seasonal development, client tastings and special events.
- Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team through training, feedback and performance reviews.
- Manage