SOUS CHEF - NSO - EXETER
11 days ago
Cowley
Senior Sous Chef - Exeter - Guildhall Shopping Centre Ready to take your kitchen career to the next level? MCG Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fast-growing, high-energy hospitality business in Exeter that is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join its kitchen leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Chef who is ready to step up, take responsibility and work alongside an experienced Head Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen environment . You'll be a key part of the kitchen leadership team, helping to maintain exceptional food standards, develop the brigade and ensure every service runs smoothly — even when the pressure is on. The Role As Sous Chef, you will be the right hand to the Head Chef , supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen and taking full responsibility in their absence. You'll be responsible for: Taking charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence , ensuring smooth and efficient service. Leading from the front during busy services and maintaining consistently high standards. Supporting the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of the kitchen team. Coaching and motivating the brigade, creating a positive and high-performing kitchen culture. Ensuring every dish leaving the kitchen meets the required standards for quality, consistency and presentation . Maintaining excellent food preparation, cooking and service standards. Supporting the Head Chef with menu development and ensuring recipes and specifications are consistently followed. Managing service flow and keeping food wait times under control. Remaining calm and solutions-focused when service gets busy or unexpected challenges arise. Supporting stock management, ordering, deliveries and inventory control. Monitoring food costs, waste and kitchen efficiency. Ensuring excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, health & safety and compliance . Providing constructive feedback and developing team members to reach their full potential. Ensuring the kitchen remains clean, organised and fully prepared for every service. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie who is ready to take that next step. You'll ideally have: Proven experience within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen . Strong technical cooking skills and a genuine passion for producing exceptional food. Experience leading and developing a kitchen team. The confidence to take control of the kitchen when required. Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance. Experience with stock control, ordering and food cost management. Excellent organisation and communication skills. A commercial mindset and understanding of kitchen profitability. The ability to remain calm and focused during busy services. A hands-on approach — you'll be cooking, leading and supporting the team rather than managing from the sidelines. Plenty of energy, personality and a genuine passion for hospitality. Most importantly, we're looking for a Chef who wants to be part of something growing , enjoys leading a team and takes real pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen. What's On Offer? Up to £45,000 package , including tronc and bonus Quarterly bonus opportunity ️ Complimentary food while working Real career progression within a rapidly growing business ️ 28 days' paid holiday Annual staff summer festival Staff away days and team events Discounted dining for you and your friends Company pension contributions Why This Role? This is much more than a standard Sous Chef position. You'll have the opportunity to lead a kitchen, develop a team and work closely with the Head Chef , with genuine scope to progress as the business continues to grow. If you're an ambitious Chef who thrives on busy services, high standards and leading from the front , this could be the next step you've been waiting for. Apply now through MCG Recruitment. #MCG1 TPBN1_UKCT