SOUS CHEF – PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT

Ripon | Full Time

£36k-£38k + £2k Tips

Benefits & Package

• Competitive rate of pay plus monthly service charge
  (typically £200+ per month / approx. £2,400 per year)

• 45-hour working week

• Complimentary meals while on duty

• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites

• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service

• Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £1,000

• Complimentary onsite parking

• Complimentary access to a state-of-the-art gym with personal trainer support

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Reimbursement for work shoes, eye tests, and professional memberships

• Discounts across restaurants, spa products, retail, and hotel stays

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Wagestream – instant access to earned wages

• Simplyhealth cash plan

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• Team Member of the Month awards, annual staff events, and recognition incentives

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join a well-established Pan-Asian restaurant in Ripon. The restaurant serves vibrant, high-quality dishes inspired by East and South-East Asian cuisines complimented with local British produce

• Average covers: 40–50 midweek, 60–70 on weekends

• Kitchen brigade of 6 chefs

• Focus on fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and consistent execution

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef who enjoys working in a close-knit team and thrives in a fast-paced but controlled service environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen

• Managing and motivating the brigade to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient service

• Maintaining high food quality and consistency across all sections

• Contributing to menu development and creative ideas

• Training, mentoring, and delegating tasks to junior team members

• Ordering and stock control with attention to business levels and waste management

• Upholding excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety

• Assisting on sections and supporting service as required

• Communicating guest feedback and operational insights to the Head Chef

Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Strong kitchen and knife skills

• Previous experience in a supervisory or senior chef role

• Good understanding of food safety and health & safety standards

• Calm under pressure with a hands-on leadership style

• Creative, detail-oriented, and eager to continuously improve

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and a strong team player

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience as a Jnr Sous /Sous Chef

• A chef who’s eager to grow, develop, and lead a team

• A team player with a no-ego attitude and a passion for quality food

• Someone who truly loves fresh, clean, seasonal produce

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