At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen, ensuring food quality and developing a strong team.
- Company: Independent, family-run restaurant bringing Barcelona's spirit to West Bridgford.
- Benefits: 25% off food, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a positive work environment with a focus on teamwork and kindness.
- Why this job: Shape a brand-new kitchen and be part of a supportive, values-led culture.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
Escabeche is an independent, family-run restaurant & bar group built on genuine hospitality, great tapas, and even better people. We're excited to be bringing the spirit of Barcelona to West Bridgford and are looking for an experienced, driven, and people-focused Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen for our new opening. This is a hands-on leadership role for a Sous Chef who thrives on standards, consistency, and developing strong kitchen teams, while delivering food to exact brand specification from day one.
Why Join Us:
- Brand-new opening with the chance to shape the kitchen from the start
- Independent, family-run business with involved, supportive directors
- Values-led culture where people come first
- 25% off food at our restaurants
- Annual management awards
- Birthday card & gift
- Supplier trips
- Meals on duty
- Opportunity to progress
- Company pension
- Long service awards
- Christmas Day & Boxing Day off
What are we about:
We are a family business and care deeply about positivity, ownership, kindness, and teamwork. Culture matters as much to us as performance.
The Role:
- Support the Head Chef in the successful opening and day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Deliver food quality, presentation, and consistency in line with Baresca standards
- Lead service in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring pace, accuracy, and communication
- Help recruit, train, and develop a strong kitchen team with a focus on attitude and values
- Support ordering, stock control, GP, and kitchen cost management
- Ensure all allergen, food safety, and due diligence systems are followed accurately
- Maintain high standards to support a 5 Environmental Health rating
- Work closely with the Head Chef, General Manager, and wider team to deliver heartfelt hospitality
- Contribute to menu development and specials
About You:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
- Passionate about fresh food, standards, and consistency
- A calm, organised leader who supports and develops others
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations and cost control
- Takes pride in their work and ownership of their section and team
- Ambitious and keen to grow into a Head Chef role in the future
Let's break the package down:
Up to £1,000 achievable performance bonus OTE: up to £45,750
Sous Chef Escabeche West Bridgford, NG2 6AU in Nottingham employer: Baresca
Baresca Nottingham is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, perfect for culinary professionals looking to thrive. With competitive benefits such as free and discounted meals, long service awards, and opportunities for personal growth, our vibrant tapas-focused venue encourages creativity and collaboration among team members. Join us in Nottingham, where your passion for food and innovation can truly shine.
