Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Olive @ Gower Retreats, Oldwalls, Gower

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary: Olive is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, consistency, and a passion for exceptional food and service. You will supervise kitchen teams, uphold food safety and quality standards, and contribute to menu planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with menu planning, development, and seasonal updates aligned with brand standards and guest preferences.
• Oversee food production to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portion control, and speed of service.
• Lead, coach, and schedule kitchen staff; support onboarding, training, and performance feedback.
• Enforce strict adherence to HACCP and all food safety, allergen, and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory: track levels, place orders, rotate stock, and minimise waste and variance.
• Coordinate closely with front-of-house to deliver smooth, timely service and resolve guest issues.
• Support special events, tastings, banquets, and high-volume services as needed.
• Maintain kitchen organisation, cleanliness, equipment care, and compliance checklists.
• Contribute to cost control: monitor prep yields, batch efficiency, and labor utilisation.
• Foster a positive, professional culture focused on teamwork, learning, and high performance.

Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience in a busy, quality-driven kitchen.
• Experience working at Jr Sous Chef level is essential as a minimum requirement for this role
• Solid knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Strong organisational skills; able to prioritise and multitask effectively under pressure.
• Understanding of production systems, service standards, and ticket-time management.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Passion for culinary excellence, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

What We Offer

• A supportive, growth-focused kitchen environment with mentorship from the Head Chef.
• Opportunities for training, menu input, and internal progression

How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover note highlighting relevant experience and availability. Candidates may be asked to complete a short trial shift or tasting.

Pay: Up to £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person