At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and create exceptional food using local ingredients.
- Company: Join Carnbrooke, where quality and artisanal products are our passion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and access to premium local ingredients.
- Other info: Supportive culture with opportunities for growth in a thriving food retail business.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef with strong leadership and commercial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 42000 £ per year.
Location: Carnbrooke
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Cooked Food Production
About Carnbrooke
At Carnbrooke, producing exceptional food is at the very core of what we do. As we develop our kitchen structure to support future growth, we are looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our team. Our mission is to drive commercial efficiency while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to high-quality, artisanal products made with flavoursome local ingredients.
The Role
As Senior Sous Chef, you will act as the second-in-command in our fast paced food production kitchen. You will work directly under the Head of Cooked Food Production, helping to lead a dedicated team of chefs and kitchen porters. This role bridges the gap between high level culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations, ensuring our retail food products always meet exact standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the cooked food production kitchen to meet daily supply chain and retail demands.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of production chefs and kitchen porters to maintain a high-performance work culture.
- Enforce strict quality control measures to ensure consistency, flavour, and high artisanal quality across all product lines.
- Assist the Head Chef with New Product Development (NPD), bringing creative culinary ideas from concept to scaled production.
- Monitor kitchen efficiency, control food waste, and manage portion control to protect commercial margins.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Food Safety/Technical, and Distribution.
- Maintain rigorous food safety, allergen control, and hygiene standards in line with internal policies and legal regulations.
- Step up to lead the department in the absence of the Head of Cooked Food Production.
About You
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume, fast-paced food production or manufacturing environment.
- Passion for working with high-quality, local ingredients and a strong eye for artisanal detail.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing kitchen teams.
- Good commercial acumen with an understanding of kitchen yields, food costing, and production efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with other business departments.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing food retail business.
- A dynamic, supportive, and cross-functional working environment.
- Access to the finest local ingredients and a focus on premium product creation.
Salary £38000-£42000
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found. We also reserve the right to enhance the selection criteria if necessary. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
For further information please email TLNT1_NI
Senior Sous Chef TLNT1_NI in Lisburn employer: Carnbrooke Meats
At Carnbrooke, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity and quality in food production. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and growth, providing ample opportunities for career advancement while working with the finest local ingredients. Join us in a dynamic environment where your culinary skills can shine and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality artisanal products.
