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At Change Hospitality, we are proud to be working in partnership with a leading, high-volume production kitchen operation to recruit an experienced and highly organised Senior Sous Chef.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering consistency, efficiency, and quality at scale. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head Chef in overseeing daily operations and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced production environment.
The Role
As Senior Sous Chef, you will:
- Support the Head Chef in managing the day-to-day operations of a high-volume production kitchen
- Lead and supervise kitchen teams to deliver consistent, high-quality food at scale
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and packing processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
- Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
- Monitor and control food costs, waste, and labour efficiency
- Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff
- Ensure all production deadlines and dispatch schedules are consistently met
- Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume or production kitchen
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Solid understanding of food safety and HACCP procedures
Experience with large-scale batch cooking and production planning
Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work a 5 out of 7 rota, including weekends
Desirable Experience
Background in central production kitchens, contract catering, or food manufacturing
Familiarity with inventory systems and production planning software
A passion for process improvement and operational efficiency
What Our Client Offers
Competitive salary of £46,500 per annum
Structured working hours (47.5 hours per week)
The opportunity to work within a professional, high-performing kitchen environment
Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
If you are an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking to take the next step within a dynamic, large-scale operation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported.