Sous Chef - Peterborough United Stadium

The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in maintaining high food quality standards and ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations. The role involves food preparation and presentation, menu planning, cost control, stock management, and compliance with food safety, HACCP and health & safety procedures. The post-holder supervises and develops kitchen team members, maintains cleanliness and equipment, minimises waste, and works closely with front-of-house teams to deliver an excellent guest experience.

• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards across all stages of preparation and service.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Prepare and cook sufficient food to meet guest demand while minimising waste and maintaining portion control.
• Ensure all dishes meet required standards for taste, presentation, garnishing and correct food temperatures.
• Manage a designated kitchen section, ensuring efficient service and timely food preparation during busy periods.
• Monitor stock and deliveries, checking product quality and reporting any issues to the Head Chef.
• Support menu planning, costing and production schedules to achieve operational and financial targets.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records, including temperature checks, wastage, cleaning schedules and production paperwork.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas, ensuring equipment is used correctly and all hazards or incidents are reported.
• Support, supervise and guide less experienced kitchen staff, communicating effectively with Front of House and working flexibly across kitchen sections.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, with strong operational knowledge and a passion for food and beverage.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of financial performance and the impact of business decisions.
• Results-driven, proactive and creative, with the initiative and determination to achieve targets.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare accurate quotes, reports and financial information.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and relevant operational requirements.
• Computer literate, with experience using restaurant and bar management software, and the ability to support, develop and encourage others.

• £40,000 Plus bonus

• Excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more
• Bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Enhanced family leave
• Perks and discounts: shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
• 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: pension scheme, life assurance, and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: professional subscriptions, ongoing training, and structured career pathways

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.