Sous Chef

Established Destination Restaurant | York

Up to £38,000 Base + Tronc (c. £5,000–£7,000)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join a well-established, high-volume destination restaurant in the heart of York — supporting the newly appointed Head Chef as part of a full kitchen reset.

Operating for over 18 years and seating 130 covers across two floors, this is a large, well-equipped kitchen with strong infrastructure and serious backing. The restaurant previously held recognition within both the Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide, and the ambition is now to return to that level.

The Role

This is a key position within the kitchen — acting as the right hand to the Head Chef, helping to rebuild the brigade, implement structure, and drive standards forward.

You will:

Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Lead services and maintain consistency across high-volume operations
Help rebuild and develop a strong, stable brigade
Drive standards in prep, organisation and execution
Support ordering, stock control and GP management
Assist in refining menus while maintaining the restaurant’s core identity
Lead by example, setting the tone for professionalism and work ethic

This is a hands-on role suited to a chef who enjoys structure, leadership and making a visible impact.

The Food

The menu is rooted in elevated Polish cuisine, reworked with modern technique and presentation.

Everything is made in-house — from breads and pastry to stocks and desserts — with a strong focus on quality, consistency and refinement.

The direction is clear: maintain authenticity while elevating execution and standards across the board.

The Package

Up to £38,000 base salary
Tronc on top (c. £5,000–£7,000)
Strong earning potential within a stable, high-performing site
Opportunity to be part of a full kitchen rebuild
Work alongside a newly appointed Head Chef with autonomy and backing
Long-term progression within a growing, ambitious operation

The Ideal Candidate

Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
Experience within high-volume, fresh-food kitchens
Confident leading service and supporting a brigade
Organised, structured and calm under pressure
Strong understanding of kitchen operations and consistency
Ambitious and motivated to be part of a rebuilding project

Why This Role

This is not just another Sous Chef position — it’s an opportunity to play a key role in rebuilding a recognised destination restaurant.

You’ll be working directly alongside a new Head Chef, helping shape the kitchen, the team and the standards — with genuine influence and responsibility.