Sous Chef

Sous Chef – 2 Rosette Restaurant | York City Centre
Full-Time | Up to £36,500 + TRONC | September Start

The Opportunity

A prestigious 2 Rosette-awarded restaurant in York, proudly featured in the Michelin Guide, is seeking a passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join its established and friendly kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef with experience in fresh, seasonal cooking who is looking to progress their career in a supportive and professional environment.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the restaurant’s high standards of food quality, kitchen management, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Contribute to menu development and presentation standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Help manage stock, ordering, and kitchen organisation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a fine dining or fresh food kitchen.
• Genuine passion for quality ingredients and seasonal cooking.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Previous Rosette experience is desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Up to £36,500 pa + TRONC
• Sundays & Mondays off every week
• Two weeks off over Christmas & New Year
• Work in a Michelin Guide-featured, 2 Rosette establishment
• Join a respected and supportive team with opportunities for growth

Pineapple Recruitment is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.