Weekend Sous Chef – Stowmarket Job at Stowmarket, Suffolk Full Time NEW

Weekend Sous Chef

Location: Stowmarket

Hourly Rate: Up to £16.97 per hour, depending on experience

Working Pattern: 14 hours, Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 3pm

14forty is a specialist facilities management business within Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivering integrated workplace services across the UK. Bringing together catering, cleaning, security and support services under one contract. 14forty creates efficient, high-performing environments that enhance the employee experience and allow clients to focus on their core business. With a strong focus on service excellence, innovation and sustainability, the business is committed to making workplaces better, every day.

Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?

We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Head Chef with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering food that’s full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats.
• Stay curious – help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.

What you’ll bring to the table

• A confident Sous Chef with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
• A love for food that’s both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
• Strong organisational skills – you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
• A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.

Hungry for more?We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

If you’re a driven and passionate chef eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.

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