Sous Chef

Posting date:	11 February 2026
Salary:	£32,000 to £34,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 March 2026
Location:	Deeside
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	OPP-24593-20726

Summary

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established gastropub operator in their search for a Sous Chef to work at their well established pub and grill in Deeside.

What are client is offering the successful Sous Chef:

• Pay: £32,000 - £34,000 Per annum DOE
• Hours of Work: 45 hour contract - hours will vary on a rota basis
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Company welfare programme

Job Role:

Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing menus
Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring dishes meet the gastro pub’s high standards for quality and presentation.
Step into the Head Chef’s role during absences, maintaining consistency in the kitchen’s output.
Supervise cooking stations (grill, sauté, garnish, pastry, etc.) and assist staff when needed.
Ensure all kitchen operations comply with food hygiene regulations and gastro pub standards.
Monitor food storage, rotation, and stock to reduce waste.
Monitor portion control, wastage, and food costs to keep within budget.

What our client is looking for in the successful Sous Chef:

• Previous experience working within a sous chef role - ESSENTIAL
• Food Hygiene Certificate - ESSENTIAL
• Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) - DESIRABLE
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.

Commutable From: Chester, Wrexham, Wirral, Deeside, Mold, Corwen

Similar Job Titles: Head Chef, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Senior Sous Chef, Chef Patron, Culinary Manager, Head Cook

For further information about this role, please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency.