Senior CDP or Sous Chef - West Kirby, Wirral
3 days ago
Wirral
Sous Chef / Senior Chef de Partie Wirral | Vibrant Gastro Pub | £35,000–£37,000 + Tips | 40 or 48 Hours Fresh food. Busy service. Big personality. Real opportunity. MCG Recruitment is delighted to be working with a lively, food-led gastro pub on the Wirral that is looking for a talented Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie to join its energetic kitchen team. This is not a quiet pub kitchen. It's busy, buzzing and seriously food-focused — the kind of environment where you'll be challenged, trusted and given the opportunity to make your mark. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help deliver a modern, seasonal menu built around fresh, quality ingredients , while playing an important role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly through busy services. What you'll be doing Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen Cooking and presenting consistently excellent dishes during busy services Getting involved in menu development and seasonal specials Leading, motivating and supporting the kitchen team Helping maintain outstanding standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation Training and developing junior chefs Taking responsibility during service and keeping the kitchen calm, organised and efficient Bringing energy, creativity and personality to the team Who are we looking for? We're open to either a strong Senior CDP ready to step up or an experienced Sous Chef looking for their next challenge. You'll need to be: A confident, hands-on chef with solid fresh-food experience Passionate about modern, seasonal cooking Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen A natural team leader who knows how to get the best from people Organised, reliable and calm under pressure Someone who genuinely cares about the food they put on the plate What's on offer? £35,000–£37,000 salary depending on experience OR around £700 per week Tips averaging £125 per week on top 40 or 48-hour contract available Creative input into menus and specials Career progression within the business Supportive, passionate kitchen team Staff food/discounts and other benefits ⭐ This could be your next move. If you're a Senior CDP ready to take that step up , or a Sous Chef who wants more responsibility, creativity and a genuinely busy food operation , we'd love to hear from you. Apply now — this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the Wirral's lively food-led pub kitchens and make your mark. #MCG1 TPBN1_UKCT