Senior Sous Chef

Permanent

Senior Sous Chef – £36,000 with live-in options
Join a multi-award-winning kitchen in stunning coastal surroundings

We’re recruiting a Senior Sous Chef to join an established and highly regarded kitchen in Bideford. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a quality-driven operation, working in a unique coastal setting with a strong focus on fresh, well-executed food and team development.

This Senior Sous Chef position in Bideford is ideal for someone looking to progress their career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle, with relocation support available for the right candidate.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• You’ll earn a salary of £36,000
• You’ll benefit from a workplace pension
• Live in accommodation available
• You’ll enjoy generous staff discounts
• You’ll work in a supportive, professional kitchen with a strong reputation for quality

Key responsibilities
As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading from the front. Your duties will include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth operation of all kitchen services
• Maintaining high standards across food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Overseeing food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
• Managing stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Training, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence

What we’re looking for
This role would suit an experienced Senior Sous Chef who thrives in a quality-focused environment in Bideford. We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong leadership skills and a calm, organised approach
• Is passionate about producing high-quality food with attention to detail
• Can motivate and inspire a team to perform at their best
• Enjoys working across a busy restaurant and bar operation
• Has the ambition to help drive standards forward and gain further recognition as a chef

If you’re ready for your next step as a Senior Sous Chef in Bideford, and want to combine career progression with an outstanding coastal lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

Job Number INDCHEFS │ 931658
Location │ Bideford
Role │ Senior Sous Chef

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