Sous Chef - Savoury Production Kitchen

Warrington Source: WhatJobs

£30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Sous Chef – Savoury Production Kitchen – Day Shifts – Cheshire – £35k

Location: Cheshire

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Hours: 6:30am – 3:00pm | Monday to Friday | No weekends

Perfect Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-quality savoury production kitchen based in Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef with a rosette background who is looking to take their skills into a more structured environment while enjoying a significantly improved work-life balance. Working with high-quality ingredients and exceptional standards, you will support the Head Chef in overseeing the daily production of premium savoury products, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail across the operation.

The Role:

Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the savoury production kitchen
Assist in leading and developing the kitchen team
Oversee production processes, ensuring quality and consistency
Maintain exceptional food standards and presentation
Support menu/product development and continuous improvement
Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
Help manage kitchen organisation, efficiency, and workflow

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie ready to step up
Strong background in rosette-standard kitchens, fine dining, hotels, or high-quality restaurants
Passionate about using quality ingredients and maintaining excellent standards
Experience supporting and developing kitchen teams
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Looking for a move away from traditional hospitality hours while still producing exceptional food

The Benefits:

Salary of £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience
Excellent daytime working hours: 6:30am–3:00pm
Monday to Friday working pattern
No weekend shifts required
Opportunity to work with premium produce in a professional kitchen environment
Excellent work-life balance compared to traditional restaurant roles

This role is ideal for a chef who has built their career in quality kitchens and is now looking for a more sustainable lifestyle without compromising on standards, creativity, or pride in their work.

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