Job Description

Senior Sous Chef-

Location: Maision Francois, St James
Employment Type: Full-Time, 45 hour contract, Paid overtime
Salary: Competitive

What we offer:

Referral scheme - up to 700 each new employee you refer (T&C's apply) Supplier trips to visit our supply chain and see the wonderful farms our food comes from, and the vineyards our wine is from. Extra holiday day on your birthday after 2 years of service 150 voucher to dine at Cafe/Maison Francois after each completed year of service Staff discount 35% of the total bill (after probation period) Counselling services and 24 hour in moment support Family Care, support with childcare, eldercare and pet care Access to the GP Surgery Web App 24/7, 365 days Legal assistance helpline Summer and winter staff party with fine drinks, food, games and lots of FUN! Employee of Month - 50 voucher

The Role

As

Senior Sous Chef

, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation, and lead a motivated team of chefs and kitchen staff. You will play a key role in menu development, staff training, and ensuring consistent excellence in every dish.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head Chef in managing all kitchen operations. Lead and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a positive, professional team culture. Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency. Oversee stock control, ordering, and cost management. Ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards. Contribute to menu planning, specials, and seasonal updates. Deputise for the Head Chef during absence.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy, high-standard kitchen. Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent knowledge of modern cooking techniques and food safety standards. Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage multiple tasks. Passion for creativity, sustainability, and exceptional food. Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience.

Who we are:

From dawn to dusk, and all through the night, our teams are working hard to ensure every one of our guests can enjoy the best experience of Maison Francois possible.

The bustle of the morning preparations, the stoves lit and ovens roaring, the pastry chefs crafting elaborate concoctions, coffee brewing, waiters twirling, phones ringing, chefs searing and grilling, trolleys wheeling, fresh produce landing, wine pouring, and customers arriving from left and right, in a theatre of the senses and delight.

A modern approach, with a nod to the past.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Financial planning services Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Work Location: In person