Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

Join our team as a Sous Chef and play a pivotal role in leading a talented kitchen team. You'll work closely with our Head Chef to deliver exceptional dishes while honing your leadership skills and contributing to the menu's creativity. If you're a skilled chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready for the challenge of running a high-performing kitchen, we want to hear from you!

Your Role:

As a Sous Chef, you'll be the right hand of the Head Chef, ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly, consistently delivering high-quality food while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and safety.

Assist in managing kitchen operations: Support the Head Chef in overseeing day-to-day kitchen activities, from preparation to service. Lead the team: Supervise junior kitchen staff, ensuring they're motivated, trained, and working efficiently. Food preparation: Prepare dishes to the highest standard, ensuring quality and consistency across all meals. Menu development: Contribute creative ideas for menu items and assist in developing seasonal menus. Stock control and ordering: Help manage inventory, control costs, and ensure stock levels are maintained to minimise waste. Maintain hygiene standards: Ensure the kitchen complies with all food safety and health regulations. Step up in the Head Chef's absence: Take charge of the kitchen when required, maintaining smooth operations.
What's in it for You?

We value our kitchen team and offer a great package to ensure your hard work is

rewarded:

Competitive starting salary of 32,000 Career development opportunities to advance into a Head Chef role. Creative input: Play a key role in developing exciting, seasonal menus. Flexible working hours with a mix of shifts to support your work-life balance. Training and mentorship from experienced chefs Employee discounts on food and drinks Supportive and fun working environment, where team collaboration and innovation are highly valued.
To Thrive in This Role

We're looking for an ambitious, talented chef who can lead with passion and precision. To succeed as a Sous Chef, you'll need:

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire. A passion for creating high-quality, delicious dishes, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Excellent organisational skills to manage your section and assist in kitchen logistics. The ability to remain calm and perform well under pressure during busy service periods. Creativity and a keen eye for detail to ensure every dish is presented to perfection. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a valid Food Hygiene Certificate A team-player mindset, willing to step in wherever needed and work closely with other chefs.
About us

Saffron Catering has crafted an excellent reputation providing friendly, bespoke and indulgent catering throughout the Midlands. Using the very best of local and seasonal produce from the local area, our team of talented staff provides bespoke menus adapting to each clients' varying ideas and concepts.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to step up and make your mark as a Sous Chef, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you're the ideal candidate to angela.saffron@gmail.com

Application Deadline: Friday 20th June

Interview Date: Weds 25th June

Lead, create, and inspire--become a key player in our kitchen and help us deliver exceptional dining experiences!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you over the age of 25 to drive our manual company vans
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (preferred) Catering: 2 years (preferred) Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025