Sous Chef

Job Description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to oversee daily food manufacturing, catering, and kitchen production operations. The role includes managing the kitchen team, maintaining food quality, supporting production planning, stock control, wastage control, and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen, catering, and production operations.
• Manage kitchen team during preparation, production, service, and catering requirements.
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation.
• Assist with menu execution, production planning, and kitchen workflow.
• Monitor stock usage, ordering, wastage, and cost control.
• Ensure all kitchen staff follow hygiene, safety, and company SOPs.
• Conduct checks on food storage, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment condition.
• Assist with staff training, deployment, and performance monitoring.
• Handle daily kitchen issues and report major matters to management.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and management when required.
• Carry out other kitchen management duties assigned.

Requirements

• Able to manage kitchen operations and service flow.
• Able to supervise and guide kitchen staff.
• Good understanding of food quality control, stock control, and wastage control.
• Able to work in a food manufacturing, catering, or central kitchen environment.
• Able to enforce hygiene, food safety, and company standards.
• Able to communicate and coordinate with different departments.
• Responsible, organised, and able to make operational decisions.
• Food hygiene certificate will be an advantage.

Benefits

• Staff meal provided.
• Training provided.
• Career progression available.
• Annual leave and statutory benefits according to company policy.