Sous Chef

We’re excited to be recruiting for a a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our hospitality team at our beautiful restaurant based in The Wyldewoods retirement village. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience. As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality, and sustainable food and beverage services. You’ll role-model excellent standards, ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene requirements, and help shape a menu that delights our residents and guests alike. In the absence of the Head Chef, you’ll take full responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen, bar, and events operations - ensuring exceptional service, managing costs effectively, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new and exciting, with the chance to make a real impact. Key responsibilities Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations and delivery of the restaurant and village catering services Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation Contribute to menu development, specials, and events, balancing creativity with cost control Monitor food and beverage quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen management Train, coach, and supervise staff, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment Build strong relationships with residents and guests, ensuring a welcoming, customer-focused service About you Minimum 3 years’ relevant industry experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role Food Safety Level 3 qualification (essential) Strong knowledge of food safety management systems, HACCP, and COSHH A passion for delivering exceptional food and service Organised, reliable, and able to thrive under pressure A team player who leads by example and embraces our values Our values At RVG, our values shape everything we do: Age Well - creating opportunities for all to live well for longer Community - believing in the power of togetherness Keep Improving - always striving to do better Invest Wisely - treating every penny as our own Planet Positive - working to reduce our impact on the environment One Team - supporting and learning from one another Why join us? Be part of an exciting modern restaurant in a welcoming, community-focused environment Opportunity to influence menus, standards, and ways of working Competitive pay and benefits package Training and professional development to grow your career Apply now to be part of our new restaurant in Chester and help us deliver outstanding food and hospitality for our residents and the wider community.