About the Role
ROOTS HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT LTD is recruiting an experienced Senior Sous Chef for an award-winning street food and restaurant brand in Exeter, Devon. This permanent role offers the opportunity to join a growing, nationally recognised food business known for quality and creativity. You will help lead the kitchen team, maintain high standards and support the delivery of a distinctive food offering.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Lead service, ensuring dishes are prepared consistently and to a high standard.
- Guide and support kitchen colleagues, helping to maintain a positive team culture.
- Oversee preparation and section organisation to keep service running smoothly.
- Support stock control and waste reduction while protecting food quality.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
What You'll Need
- Experience as a Senior Sous Chef or an established Sous Chef ready to take on greater responsibility.
- Strong practical cooking skills and a commitment to quality ingredients and presentation.
- The confidence to lead a kitchen team during busy services.
- Good organisational skills and a calm, hands-on approach.
- A sound understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Enthusiasm for creative food and a collaborative working environment.
What's on Offer
- Advertised salary of £45,000; the role description separately references up to £44,000 plus bonus, so the package should be confirmed during the application process.
- Paid overtime.
- A permanent position in Exeter.
- The opportunity to join an award-winning, growing street food and restaurant brand.
- A role within a business that highlights a strong team culture.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing with your CV, highlighting your kitchen leadership experience and suitability for the Senior Sous Chef role.