Sous Chef - Bootle

Eurest; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A workplace catering company is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join the team in Bootle. This role involves supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, mentoring the staff, and ensuring the highest standards in food quality and safety. The ideal candidate has prior experience as a Sous Chef or a Junior Sous ready to advance. The position offers a competitive salary of £29,362 per annum, working Monday to Friday in a vibrant culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous chef ready to step up.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills required.
• Strong understanding of food safety and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu preparation and high-volume food production.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation across all dishes.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Operational efficiency

Job description

Overview

Sous Chef – Bootle
Salary: £29,362 per annum
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6.30am - 2.30pm, 37.5 hours per week

Eurest is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our dynamic catering team in Bootle. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional food.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations
• Lead, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff
• Assist with menu preparation and high-volume food production
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation across all dishes
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous ready to step up
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong understanding of food safety and operational efficiency
• Ability to perform under pressure

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality food and ready for the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

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