Senior Sous Chef

Job Summary

Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and ready to work with a talented team in a prestigious setting? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a hub of culinary excellence, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our Ofelia Kitchen. As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the kitchen, ensuring service is delivered efficiently across lunch, dinner, and late-night operations.
• Lead and support the kitchen brigade, maintaining high performance, structure, and a positive working environment.
• Ensure all sections are fully prepared, organised, and service-ready at all times.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and timing during service.
• Support the implementation of menus and seasonal changes in coordination with senior leadership.
• Train, coach, and develop team members, monitoring performance and supporting progression.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure accountability across all kitchen sections.
• Conduct regular quality checks, including tasting dishes during service.
• Ensure strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food handling.
• Manage stock control processes, including ordering, storage, and rotation.
• Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and support profitability targets.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and complete all required operational checks.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Remain calm, organised, and effective under pressure.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned by management.

What We Offer

• Private medical benefits
• Discount in over 800 retail outlets
• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Uniform laundry service
• Opportunities for promotion and continual progression
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Employee assistance programme

*Terms and conditions apply.

Eligibility & Equal Opportunity

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.

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