Sous Chef in Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Title: Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef
Client: Confidential High-End Hospitality Venue
Location: North East England
Salary: Circa £35,000+ DOE
Accommodation: TBC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Role Summary:
Exclusive opportunity created following direct interest in a marketed candidate. The client is seeking an experienced chef with strong high-end kitchen exposure, leadership capability, and Michelin/Rosette-level standards. The role will be tailored around the successful candidate’s experience and long-term fit within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day kitchen leadership
• Maintain high culinary and presentation standards
• Assist with menu development and seasonal ideas
• Mentor junior chefs within the brigade
• Ensure consistency, hygiene, and operational standards
• Work closely with ownership/leadership team on future kitchen direction

Ideal Background:

• Michelin or multi-Rosette exposure preferred
• Strong all-round kitchen management ability
• Stable senior chef background
• Passion for quality produce and standards
• Comfortable in high-pressure service environments