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Job Description:

Sous Chef – Exeter City Centre

Salary: Up to £39,000 (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: Straight shifts | 5 days out of 7 (overtime paid time off in lieu)

We are working with a well-established hotel in Exeter city centre to recruit a talented and driven Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef looking to step into a leadership role within a fresh food environment, offering great work-life balance and clear progression opportunities.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will support the Exec Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. You will play a key role in leading and motivating a team of up to 10 chefs, while maintaining a positive and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Exec Chef with all kitchen operations
• Lead, train, and develop a team of up to 10 staff
• Ensure high standards of food quality using fresh ingredients
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Support stock control, ordering, and waste management
• Contribute to menu development and innovation

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong background in fresh food kitchens
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Passion for quality food and continuous improvement

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £39,000 depending on experience
• Straight shifts for improved work-life balance
• Paid time off in lieu
• Staff discounts on hotels and restaurants (IHG benefits)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days’ holiday
• Real opportunities for career progression and development