Senior Sous Chef in Cardiff

Ready to lead the team. Salary: up to £43,000.00 base + £13,000–£13,600 in Tronc (on average). This role offers a base salary of up to £43,000, plus a competitive share of Tronc. 100% of Tronc is distributed directly to staff, averaging a total potential earnings of over £56,600 annually.

Pasture Cardiff is our bold second chapter — a true lockdown baby that’s grown into one of the city’s most vibrant dining destinations. Nestled in the heart of Cardiff, just steps from the iconic Cardiff Castle, the restaurant is built for theatre, energy, and unforgettable nights. Our open kitchen puts live-fire cooking at the heart of the experience, with charcoal grills and dry-ageing cabinets on full display. On weekends, our resident DJ keeps the energy high late into the evening — because at Pasture, dining is a show, not just a meal.

We proudly source our beef from pasture‑raised cattle across Wales and the South West, working closely with local farmers and producers to bring the best of the region to the table. Our beautiful terrace in the city centre adds a unique alfresco edge — perfect for cocktails, people‑watching, and those long summer nights.

We’re looking for passionate, positive, and driven individuals to join our Cardiff crew — people who thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment and are ready to be part of something special. Sound like you? Come fire things up at Pasture Cardiff.

We’re looking for a seasoned, ambitious Senior Sous Chef to join our high‑performing team at Pasture, someone who’s already running services like it’s second nature and is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Head Chef. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, open‑fire kitchen, love working with whole animals and live for bold, ingredient‑led cooking, this is the role for you.

At Pasture, we combine live‑fire techniques, in‑house butchery, and the best seasonal produce to create powerful, unforgettable dishes. Our kitchen is collaborative, energetic, and fiercely proud of what we do. As Senior Sous, you’ll be more than a safe pair of hands—you’ll be a driving force in the kitchen’s rhythm, culture, and evolution.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re after a confident and capable Senior Sous Chef who leads from the front, sets the pace in service, and understands how to bring people together.
• You’re already running busy services with precision and confidence, and you’ve developed the leadership skills to train, mentor, and motivate your brigade.
• You’re obsessed with flavour, disciplined in your prep, and thrive in a kitchen where butchery, fire cooking, and quality produce are at the heart of everything.
• You’re also operationally sharp—able to manage stock, control waste, and contribute to the systems that keep a top‑tier kitchen running smoothly.
• Creative, collaborative, and consistent—you’re not just ready for this step. You’ve been building toward it.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading high‑paced services with confidence, clarity, and consistency.
• Supporting the Head Chef in day‑to‑day kitchen operations and overall leadership.
• Playing a central role in fire‑led cooking, in‑house butchery, and working with whole animals.
• Inspiring and developing junior chefs through strong communication and hands‑on training.
• Contributing to menu development and bringing new ideas, techniques, and dishes to life.
• Managing ordering, stock control, prep systems, and daily mise en place.
• Upholding the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation, 5* EHO ready.
• Maintaining strong kitchen systems to support quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Being a key player in shaping kitchen culture and pushing the team forward.

You

You’re already leading services like you own them. You’ve worked your way through the ranks, understand every station inside out, and have earned the respect of your team. You’re passionate about cooking over fire, working with quality ingredients, and creating an environment where excellence is standard. You move with purpose, speak with clarity, and lead with integrity. Whether you’re running the pass or coaching a junior chef through a new dish, your focus is on building something great. You don’t just want a job, you want a kitchen to believe in, grow with, and eventually lead.

Benefits at Pasture:

• The hourly rate shown includes a competitive share of Tronc: 100% of Tronc is distributed to the staff.
• 28 days holiday - including bank holidays.
• 20% off food and drink in our restaurants for up to six people.
• Opportunity for growth and progression.
• Long service benefits.
• 1 day of paid volunteering per year, with a charity of your choice.
• Regular staff trips are arranged to our farm and to our suppliers.
• Employee assistance program provided by Hospitality Action.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay.
• Wagestream.
• Company events and parties.

In a nutshell, Pasture is about fine dining for everyone, with slick, engaging service, top-quality food and a team whose knowledge is as strong as its passion.