Retail Sous Chef

Sodexo; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a passionate, creative, and hands-on Retail Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens where innovation and excellence go hand in hand? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you within Sodexo Live! at ACC Liverpool - a world-class venue hosting incredible events, conferences, and live entertainment!

As a key member of the kitchen brigade, you will work closely with the Head Chef and Executive Chef to deliver exceptional food quality, service, and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in retail kitchen operations who thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

When you join Sodexo Live!, you truly belong. You will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can't wait for you to join us! This is a fantastic permanent position with opportunities for further career progression within a global organisation.

Main Responsibilities

What you'll do:

• Be accountable for the operation, service, and production of the Retail kitchen.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and service are met.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade, delegating tasks, setting goals, and communicating responsibilities effectively.
• Support the development and execution of retail concepts, ensuring the menu offering is aligned with the brand's standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to SOP documents, maintaining consistency across the kitchen.
• Manage stock control systems and maintain weekly communication with the Stock Control Manager.
• Assist in the recruitment and development of the kitchen team, working with the Training Manager to ensure continuous growth and a high-performing brigade.
• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring cleanliness, food safety, and health and safety standards are met.
• Control labor costs within budget and implement strategies to reduce waste using Lean Path equipment.
• Work closely with the senior kitchen brigade to meet or exceed financial targets, ensuring the kitchen remains profitable.

The Ideal Candidate

What you bring:

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for food, food trends and innovation
• Passion for working with people
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional time-keeping skills
• Exceptional personal presentation

What we offer

We offer £30,000pa - £32,000pa + a range of excellent benefits.

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.