Sous Chef – Belfast – Fresh Food – £14-17PH

Sous Chef | £14-£17 per Hour + Bonus

Location: Lisburn Road, Belfast Hours: 45 Hours Per Week Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Why Join Us?

• £14.00 – £17.00 per hour (£32,760 – £39,780 Per Annum)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Work alongside a Michelin-trained Chef Owner
• Nearby free car parking
• Genuine progression opportunities into Kitchen Management
• Be part of an exciting and growing food concept
• Structured kitchen with high standards and clear systems
• Fresh food operation using quality ingredients
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen within a modern fresh-food concept focused on quality, consistency, and exceptional standards.

Working directly with a Michelin-trained Chef Owner, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen while helping develop systems, standards, and team performance as the business grows.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strong Sous Chef or experienced Senior Chef de Partie looking to take the next step towards Kitchen Management.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will:

• Support the daily running of the kitchen
• Deliver consistently high-quality fresh food
• Lead kitchen shifts and support service operations
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality and presentation
• Manage prep, service flow, and kitchen organisation
• Support stock control, ordering, and waste management
• Ensure food safety and HACCP procedures are consistently followed
• Train and develop junior kitchen team members
• Help create a positive, professional kitchen culture

About You

You’ll be someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
• Thrives in a fast-paced fresh-food environment
• Takes pride in consistency and attention to detail
• Leads by example and supports their team
• Remains calm and organised during busy services
• Has strong food hygiene and food safety knowledge
• Wants to develop their career within a growing business

What’s on Offer

• £14.00 – £17.00 per hour
• Performance bonus scheme
• 45 contracted hours per week
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Mentorship from a Michelin-trained Chef Owner
• Opportunity to influence and help grow a developing food concept
• Stable, permanent position
• Positive and professional working environment

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about fresh food, high standards, and developing your career within a growing hospitality business, we’d love to hear from you.

About Chefs for Chefs

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We operate as both an employment agency and an employment business.

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