Sous Chef - The Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough

The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in maintaining high food quality standards and ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations. The role combines hands-on food preparation and service with menu planning, cost control, stock management and compliance with food safety, HACCP and health & safety procedures. The post-holder supervises and develops kitchen team members and works closely with front-of-house teams to deliver an excellent guest experience.

• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards across all stages of preparation and service.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Prepare and cook sufficient food to meet guest demand while minimising waste and maintaining portion control.
• Ensure all dishes meet required standards for taste, presentation, garnishing and correct food temperatures.
• Manage a designated kitchen section, ensuring efficient service and timely food preparation during busy periods.
• Monitor stock and deliveries, checking product quality and reporting any issues to the Head Chef.
• Support menu planning, costing and production schedules to achieve operational and financial targets.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records, including temperature checks, wastage, cleaning schedules and production paperwork.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas, ensuring equipment is used correctly and all hazards or incidents are reported.
• Support, supervise and guide less experienced kitchen staff, communicating effectively with front of house and working flexibly across kitchen sections.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, with strong operational knowledge and a passion for food and beverage.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of financial performance and the impact of business decisions.
• Results-driven, proactive and creative, with the initiative and determination to achieve targets.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare accurate quotes, reports and financial information.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and relevant operational requirements.
• Computer literate, with experience using restaurant and bar management software, and the ability to support, develop and encourage others.

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits.

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing cover including Aviva Digicare and Medicash (dental, optical and therapy treatments).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support.
• Family benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, two days' additional leave after returning from maternity leave, a day off for your baby's first birthday, and enhanced family leave.
• Perks and discounts on shopping, entertainment and travel, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships.
• Financial wellbeing support including a pension scheme, life assurance and preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Development opportunities including professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
• Meals on duty included.