Are you a talented Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your career?
The Lamp Room is a bustling seafront restaurant in Seaham, serving busy breakfasts, fresh lunches and relaxed evening tapas. We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Sous Chef to join our friendly team and help us deliver great food every day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading the team during busy services and when the Head Chef is off
• Preparing and cooking fresh dishes to a high standard
• Helping to create and deliver seasonal specials and tapas dishes
• Training and mentoring junior chefs
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen standards are always met
• Assisting with stock management, ordering and minimising waste

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
• Confidence in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
• A passion for fresh, quality food and an eye for detail
• A natural leader who can motivate and support the team
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen standards

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Share of tips
• Staff meals on shift
• Opportunities to learn, grow and progress
• A supportive team and a great working environment by the sea

If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to be part of a popular local restaurant with a strong reputation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join The Lamp Room team in Seaham!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50-£15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 48 per week

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seaham SR7 7EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sous Che

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading the team during busy services and when the Head Chef is off
• Preparing and cooking fresh dishes to a high standard
• Helping to create and deliver seasonal specials and tapas dishes
• Training and mentoring junior chefs
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen standards are always met
• Assisting with stock management, ordering and minimising wast