Contact Rayment Recruitment
Rayment Recruitment
Sous Chef
Colchester, Essex
Contact Rayment Recruitment
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 14 days ago
- Salary
- 38000.00 - 38000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Rayment Recruitment
- Closes
- 05 Jun 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Sous Chef
GBP38,000 + Excellent Tips
Outskirts of Colchester
Car driver a must!
We are recruiting for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join a stunning gastro pub located on the outskirts of Colchester, easily commutable from Colchester, Braintree, Ipswich and surrounding areas.
Known for its charm, character, and loyal local following, this busy fresh-food venue serves high-quality traditional and modern British dishes, including an ?? la carte menu and daily chalkboard specials. The kitchen caters for up to 300 covers across lunch and dinner services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef ready to step up within a professional, high-volume kitchen.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen while maintaining consistently high food standards. You'll also assist with menu development, specials creation, stock management, and team training.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a quality fresh-food gastro pub or restaurant Strong skills across all kitchen sections Passion for high-quality food and presentation Ability to perform well in a busy, fast-paced environment Good kitchen management and leadership skills Experience with stock control, rota planning, and menu input Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and train junior chefs Creative flair and enthusiasm for new ideas Own transport essential due to location What's On Offer
GBP38,000 basic salary Excellent tips Balanced shift pattern: Genuine work-life balance Supportive and professional kitchen team Opportunity to progress within a respected venue If you are a passionate Sous Chef looking for your next exciting opportunity in a thriving gastro pub, we'd love to hear from you.
Ad ID: 5418365389
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