At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a premium food operation and oversee VIP dining experiences.
- Company: Join a dynamic culinary team with a global flavour focus.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid parental leave, consistent rosters, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for internal progression and professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a high-volume kitchen and drive culinary excellence.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in senior culinary roles with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Overview
Lead and influence a high-volume, premium food operation.
Responsibilities
- Set standards across quality, culture, and performance
- Contribute to a dynamic, evolving food program with a global flavour lens
- Oversee VIP dining and event execution, including agile menu development
- Drive team productivity, structure, and operational efficiency
- Act as a trusted 2IC to the Head Chef, supporting leadership and growth
- Maintain control across food safety, compliance, and cost performance
Qualifications
- 5+ years in a senior culinary leadership role
- Background in corporate catering, events, fine dining, or large-scale production
- Strong leadership presence - able to drive standards and performance
- Highly organised and commercially aware
- Confident delivering premium dining and VIP experiences
- Solid knowledge of digital HACCP, allergen management, and compliance
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to challenge, adapt, and grow
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- No split shifts - consistent, planned rosters every two weeks
- Parking available on-site
- Access to over 100 retail discounts
- Opportunities to upskill and progress internally
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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Sous Chef in Ryde
Culinary Leadership
Menu Development
Food Safety Management
HACCP Knowledge
Allergen Management
Operational Efficiency
Event Execution
