Sous Chef

Building lasting culinary partnerships – connecting exceptional chefs with kitchens where both can thrive.
We are one of York’s busiest and most talked-about grill restaurants – a destination for incredible flavours, theatre from the kitchen, and exceptional guest experiences. Our open-plan grill and buzzing dining room mean every service is high-energy, high-stakes, and high-reward. We take pride in top-quality ingredients, precision cooking, and a kitchen team that thrives under pressure.

The Role
We are looking for a Sous Chef with serious culinary ability and proven leadership skills to join our senior kitchen team. This is not a stepping-stone role – you’ll be at the heart of every service, running the pass with confidence, commanding the flow of the kitchen, and ensuring every plate leaves perfectly executed.
This venue often hits up to 2800 covers per WEEK, without a sweat, so its not to be taken lying down, some serious focus and eye for details is required here.

Key Responsibilities

Lead from the pass during busy services, maintaining pace, quality, and clear communication.

Support the Head Chef in menu development, prep planning, and maintaining brand standards.

Train, mentor, and inspire the brigade, creating a culture of discipline, respect, and pride in the food.

Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and allergen protocols.

Work proactively to manage prep schedules, stock control, and waste reduction.

About You

Proven experience as a Sous Chef (or strong Junior Sous stepping up) in a high-volume, high-profile environment.

Expert grill and butchery skills, with an eye for consistent presentation.

Calm under pressure with exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.

A natural leader – respected on the pass, able to motivate, challenge, and guide the team.

Passionate about food, flavour, and delivering an unforgettable guest experience.

We Offer

Competitive salary & performance bonuses.

Opportunities for growth within a high-profile operation.

A dynamic, supportive environment where your leadership makes a real impact.

Staff discounts, team meals, and industry-leading training.

If you’ve got the skills, the stamina, and the presence to run a pass that doesn’t miss a beat, we want to hear from you.

The Chef Hub is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, please contact us directly, should you have any further questions or concerns.

Eligibility to Work in the UK
At The Chef Hub, we are committed to ensuring all our team members have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must provide valid documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with current Home Office regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, a British or Irish passport, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa that permits work in the UK.