Sous Chef - 4 Day Week

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Blackburn

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£37,000 / year

SKILLS

Food Preparation Food Safety Kitchen Safety Leadership Menu Development Coaching Compliance Quality Control

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sous Chef - 4 Day Week

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Sous Chef for a 4-day week. Lead a high-quality kitchen with creative input and progression. Competitive salary of £37,000/year.

Why join us?

4-day working week – rare at this level
Real input into menus and food concepts
Work across restaurant, weddings & events
Be part of a supportive, ambitious kitchen team

What you’ll be doing

Supporting the Head Chef in running the kitchen day-to-day
Leading service and ensuring consistency in quality and presentation
Coaching and developing the team
Managing food safety, compliance, and standards
Contributing to menu development and innovation

What we’re looking for

Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
A hands-on leader who leads by example
Passion for consistency, quality, and presentation
Strong organisational and people skills

What you’ll get

Competitive salary
4-day working week
Additional annual leave from day one (manager banding)
50% off food & drink across the group
Discounted stays (£50 B&B)
Enhanced family leave options
Wellbeing support & EAP access
Long service rewards (£500 every 5 years)

This hotel is managed by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] who is a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.

Location: Further Ln, Mellor, Blackburn, BB2 7NP, United Kingdom