Kitchen Operations Director

2 days ago


York, York City, United Kingdom The Judge's Lodging Full time
Lead Our Kitchen Team as a Senior Sous Chef

At The Judge's Lodging, we are committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences that exceed our customers' expectations. To achieve this goal, we need a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team.

About the Role

As a Sous Chef, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our kitchen operations. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting the Head Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and kitchen layout design.
  • Leading a team of chefs to achieve high standards of food preparation and presentation.
  • Monitoring inventory levels, ordering supplies, and controlling costs.
Requirements and Benefits

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A strong background in culinary arts, with experience in managing kitchen operations and leading teams.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide staff members.

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary (up to £42,000 per annum), negotiable dependent on experience, as well as:

  • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
  • Health cash plan
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Apprenticeships available
  • Life assurance
  • Bespoke training programmes accessible to all


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