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Job Summary
Sous Chef
Established Destination Restaurant York
Up to 38000 Base Tronc (c. )
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join a well-established high-volume destination restaurant in the heart of York supporting the newly appointed Head Chef as part of a full kitchen reset.
Operating for over 18 years and seating 130 covers across two floors this is a large well-equipped kitchen with strong infrastructure and serious backing. The restaurant previously held recognition within both the Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide and the ambition is now to return to that level.
The Role
This is a key position within the kitchen acting as the right hand to the Head Chef helping to rebuild the brigade implement structure and drive standards forward.
You will:
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Lead services and maintain consistency across high-volume operations
- Help rebuild and develop a strong stable brigade
- Drive standards in prep organisation and execution
- Support ordering stock control and GP management
- Assist in refining menus while maintaining the restaurants core identity
- Lead by example setting the tone for professionalism and work ethic
This is a hands-on role suited to a chef who enjoys structure leadership and making a visible impact.
The Food
The menu is rooted in elevated Polish cuisine reworked with modern technique and presentation.
Everything is made in-house from breads and pastry to stocks and desserts with a strong focus on quality consistency and refinement.
The direction is clear: maintain authenticity while elevating execution and standards across the board.
The Package
- Up to 38000 base salary
- Tronc on top (c. )
- Strong earning potential within a stable high-performing site
- Opportunity to be part of a full kitchen rebuild
- Work alongside a newly appointed Head Chef with autonomy and backing
- Long-term progression within a growing ambitious operation
The Ideal Candidate
- Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
- Experience within high-volume fresh-food kitchens
- Confident leading service and supporting a brigade
- Organised structured and calm under pressure
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations and consistency
- Ambitious and motivated to be part of a rebuilding project
Why This Role
This is not just another Sous Chef position its an opportunity to play a key role in rebuilding a recognised destination restaurant.
Youll be working directly alongside a new Head Chef helping shape the kitchen the team and the standards with genuine influence and responsibility.
