Sous Chef

Kellas Limited

Full TimePermanentSouthHospitality

Posted 15 March 2026Closes 20 April 2026

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👤 For candidates

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use AI tools for recipe standardisation and costing
›Leverage digital inventory systems for stock management
›Adopt food safety apps for compliance tracking

📈 Disruption outlook

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38% Medium riskAI 54%

AI Exposure (AIOE)54%

Chefs and Head Cooks

O*NET 35-1011.00

Top Skills

Food Production Menu Development Cleaning

⭐ Growing🇬🇧 Visa eligible↑ 0% Claude Index

Job Description

We are recruiting a Sous Chef to join our team, to support our Head Chef in leading the kitchen, taking responsibility for service in his abscence, overseeing prep, cooking, and plating, as well as contributing to menu development, training junior chefs, and maintaining our high standards of cleanliness and food safety. For more details and to apply contact neil@kellas.im

Automation Risk

Automation probability38%

AI exposure (AIOE)54%

While some routine aspects of inventory and hygiene monitoring can be automated or augmented with technology, the core responsibilities—such as supervising staff, training, and creative menu development—require human judgment, leadership, and creativity. GenAI and kitchen management tools can assist with documentation, recipe standardization, and inventory, but the role remains largely people- and quality-focused.

Task analysis

Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure quality and consistency.
Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, delegating tasks and ensuring smooth service.
Train and mentor junior chefs in cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen procedures.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout the kitchen.
Contribute to menu development and recipe creation.
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
Inspect incoming supplies and food products for quality and safety.
Step in to lead the kitchen during the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring continuity of operations.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 5434 — Chefs

O*NET: 35-1011.00 — Chefs and Head Cooks

AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Food and beverage service activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £20k

UK sector median

£15,733

UK sector mean

£19,455

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👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use AI tools for recipe standardisation and costing
›Leverage digital inventory systems for stock management
›Adopt food safety apps for compliance tracking

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyKitchen CUT

Automates inventory, ordering, and cost control tasks

🤖 AI AgentCopilot for Excel

Streamlines recipe costing and stock tracking

⚡ Recommendation

⚡ Augment role

Core tasks need human creativity; automate routine inventory and compliance processes

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Excel

Automate recipe costing and stock management

Power Automate

Streamline supply ordering workflows

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate kitchen staff schedules and communications

Key Skills

Food ProductionExpertMenu DevelopmentAdvancedCleaningAdvancedHealth and SafetyAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedTraining and DevelopmentIntermediateAttention to DetailAdvancedTime ManagementAdvancedQuality Control AnalysisAdvancedOperations AnalysisIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Food ProductionProduction and ProcessingHealth and Safety ProceduresCustomer Relationship ManagementAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

CoordinationMonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingTime ManagementCritical ThinkingService OrientationActive ListeningInstructingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingLearning Strategies