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SOUS CHEF

El Cerdo Tapas Bar
Maidenhead
money-bag £37420 - £42027/annum
Posted: 23 September 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Ref: 225639356

Sous Chef

A wonderful opportunity to work for an exciting and dynamic new brand restaurant in a management position within the kitchen. Working alongside and reporting to our Head Chef, you will be enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable about cooking delicious and fresh/seasonal Spanish food.

Our Sous Chef will need to drive a high standard of execution and be committed to deliver consistent, beautiful dishes as part of our new restaurant concept.

- Supporting senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities

- Executes and supervises the preparation, cooking and service of various food, items ensuring consistency and quality

- Develops and implements creative menu items that adhere to our Head Chef approval.

  • Assist the Exec / Head Chef to develop new dishes and menus
  • Assist the Exec / Head Chef in food purchases while controlling costs

- Leads and coaches the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results

- Monitors food production, ordering, quality and consistency on a daily basis

  • Ensure you and your team maintain the highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety

What we are looking for:

  • At least 1-3 years of previous experience as Sous Chef in a professional kitchen
  • Knowledge of Spanish cuisine desirable but not essential
  • A stable work history
  • You have a positive ''can do'' attitude and high attention to detail
  • You are passionate, driven, organised and punctual
  • Looking for career progression

Range of benefits, including:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Share of Tronc
  • Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
  • 28 days holiday (increasing based on length of service)
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Opportunities to build a successful career with a new brand restaurant
  • Uniform and meals on duty
  • Employee Recognition Programmes and more
  • Staff discounts for you and your family?

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Maidenhead SL6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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