Sous Chef

Sous Chef Vacancy

Our client is where extraordinary events and careers come to life. Located on Liverpool's iconic waterfront, their connected campus brings together award winning venues, on-site hotels, Ticket Quarter ticketing agency and a team of talented professionals who are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences.

Home to a convention centre, 11,000-capacity arena and multi-hall exhibition centre, they deliver world class conferences, exhibitions, concerts, cultural events and corporate gatherings. They provide seamless event solutions that attract audiences from across the UK and beyond.

Proudly owned by Liverpool City Council, they exist to bring people together through culture, creativity, innovation and shared experiences.

Company Benefits

Our client's people are their greatest asset. They take pride in creating a supportive workforce with a range of benefits available to their colleagues, including:

• An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service.
• An excellent pension scheme is available.
• Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes.
• An excellent occupational sick pay scheme.
• Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre.
• Travel pass scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Reward Platform.
• A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work.
• 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site.

You'll be part of a team that is dedicated to making a real difference. Some of our client's key achievements and ongoing initiatives include:

• Disability Confident Employer.
• Sunflower Friendly Business.
• Member of the Fair Employment Charter.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Social value impact plan - last year they contributed over £6.4m.
• Green Meeting's Gold Standard.
• Sustainability Strategy.
• Positively influencing biodiversity - they have 3 on-site beehives.
• Carbon Neutral Campus.
• Accessibility Strategy.
• AccessAble Guide.

About the Role

As our client's Sous Chef, you will support and deputise for the Head Chef in delivering outstanding culinary operations across their Sports and Entertainment business. You will lead by example in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, safety and guest experience at every event. You'll play a key role in developing and motivating the kitchen team, managing food production across multiple outlets, maintaining stock and labour controls, and driving operational excellence. From sporting events and concerts to large-scale multi-site events, you'll help ensure every service is delivered to the highest standards.

They are looking for someone who has proven experience as a Sous Chef within a high-volume hospitality, events or sports venue environment, with strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food. You will hold relevant culinary qualifications alongside Food Safety Level 3 and have a thorough understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance. They are looking for a confident leader who thrives under pressure, can organise multiple food operations simultaneously, motivates teams to succeed, and takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness and guest experience. A positive attitude, strong financial awareness and the ability to lead and develop both permanent and casual kitchen teams are essential. Above all, you'll bring energy, resilience and a passion for creating memorable experiences for their guests whilst inspiring your team to perform at their very best.

If you are a hardworking and committed professional ready to contribute to our client's continued success, they would love to hear from you.

Join our client and be part of something extraordinary.

Please note, they may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if they receive sufficient applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Closing Date

Monday, 12 October

Interview Date

TBC

Values

Our client's values shape every moment of how they work together.

One Big Team means they collaborate, support each other and celebrate shared success.

Take The Initiative empowers their people to be proactive and confident in making things happen.

All Welcome reflects their commitment to inclusion, ensuring every colleague and visitor feels respected and valued, and with

Every Moment Matters, they focus on delivering exceptional experiences - for their city and each other.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our client believes their strength lies in the diversity of their people. They are proud to champion equality, inclusion and belonging, creating an environment where every individual feels respected, valued and is encouraged to be themselves.

They strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.