At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fresh food kitchen, cooking and inspiring your team with French-inspired dishes.
- Company: Join a vibrant kitchen where quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% discount for friends and family, competitive pay, and discounted meals.
- Other info: Access to employee assistance, staff socials, and future leadership development.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a dynamic kitchen while developing your culinary leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with strong cooking knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 30348 - 37092 £ per year.
Sous Chef - Eastbourne If you're ready to take a leading role in a fresh food kitchen where standards truly matter, this is your opportunity.
As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver beautifully cooked, French-inspired dishes while helping to organise, motivate and develop the team around you.
You'll combine hands-on cooking with leadership responsibility, ensuring every service runs smoothly and every plate leaves the kitchen to specification.
Your day-to-day
- Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
- Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen
- Managing stock, orders, invoices and food profit
- Coaching and developing junior chefs
- Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards
What you'll need
- Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
- Strong knowledge of classic cooking techniques
- Confidence running sections during busy services
- A calm, organised approach under pressure
Perks & benefits
- Unlimited 50% discount for friends and family
- Service charge on top of your competitive pay
- Wagestream access
- Discounted room rates
- Discounted meals on shift and wines at cost price
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff socials and incentives
- Future Leaders development course
- Length of service awards
Sound like you?
If you're passionate about quality food and strong teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Sous Chef - Eastbourne employer: leisurejobs
Giggling Squid is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises family values and a passion for Thai cuisine. With a strong focus on employee development through comprehensive training programmes, competitive salaries, and generous benefits like weekly pay and staff discounts, we ensure our team members feel valued and supported. Join us in Leamington Spa, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career in one of the UK's fastest-growing restaurant groups while embracing the warmth of our unique Thai heritage.
