Sous Chef

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sous Chef—or an exceptional Junior Sous Chef ready for promotion—to join the award-winning team at a leading Michelin-starred restaurant in Jersey.

This is a genuine career-development opportunity within a highly regarded kitchen that has an excellent record of promoting talented chefs from within.

The role

Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help manage the daily operation of the kitchen and support a brigade of 12 chefs. You will maintain exceptional culinary standards and confidently lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

Your responsibilities will include

-Supporting the smooth running of every kitchen section

-Maintaining consistently high food, presentation and service standards

-Leading and motivating the kitchen brigade

-Supporting, training and developing junior chefs

-Monitoring stock and ordering supplies when required

-Contributing ideas to seasonal menus

-Ensuring preparation, cooking and plating are completed efficiently

-Maintaining excellent food-safety, hygiene and compliance standards

-Working closely with the Head Chef and wider management team

Salary and benefits

-Salary from £50,000 per year

-Share of tips

-Temporary live-in accommodation at a competitive rate

-Meals provided while on duty

-Laundered uniform

-Relocation and interview travel assistance

-On-the-job training and excellent career progression

-Discounts at numerous Jersey shops

-Hotel discounts and family-and-friends rates

-Annual overnight stay for two with dinner

If you are an ambitious chef with Michelin or high-AA-rosette experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply in confidence through our recruitment partner. Employer details will be provided to suitable applicants during the recruitment process.