At Change Hospitality , we are proud to be working in partnership with a leading, high-volume production kitchen operation to recruit an experienced and highly organised Senior Sous Chef. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering consistency, efficiency, and quality at scale. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head Chef in overseeing daily operations and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced production environment. The Role As Senior Sous Chef, you will: Support the Head Chef in managing the day-to-day operations of a high-volume production kitchen Lead and supervise kitchen teams to deliver consistent, high-quality food at scale Oversee food preparation, cooking, and packing processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships Monitor and control food costs, waste, and labour efficiency Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff Ensure all production deadlines and dispatch schedules are consistently met Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef What Were Looking For Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume or production kitchen Strong leadership and team management capabilities Excellent organisational and time management skills Solid understanding of food safety and HACCP procedures Experience with large-scale batch cooking and production planning Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment Flexibility to work a 5 out of 7 rota, including weekends Desirable Experience Background in central production kitchens, contract catering, or food manufacturing Familiarity with inventory systems and production planning software A passion for process improvement and operational efficiency What Our Client Offers Competitive salary of £46,500 per annum Structured working hours (47.5 hours per week) The opportunity to work within a professional, high-performing kitchen environment Ongoing career development and progression opportunities If you are an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking to take the next step within a dynamic, large-scale operation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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