Sous chef - Spanish Tapas restaurant
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
Sous Chef - Spanish Tapas Restaurant
Ole Tapas Bar and Restaurant is looking for a Sous Chef and / or also a CDP to join our team in Wolverton. We are an award-winning Spanish tapas bar and restaurant with an authentic, family-run atmosphere.
Reporting to the Head Chef and General Manager, you will be required to deliver a high level and quality of service to the chefs and customers.
There’s a strong bond between the kitchen and the restaurant, with great opportunities for the right candidate to progress into a senior chef.
This is an excellent opportunity to further your career as Chef as we only cook fresh food!
About the Role:
Duties will be maintaining and controlling the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, such as preparation and service of food as well as kitchen logs and stock controls.
To ensure our staff can provide the highest possible standards, we provide a comprehensive induction programme as well as on-going training and development. Relevant courses, such as moving and handling, infection control, fire training and food hygiene, ensure all our employees continually update their skills and knowledge.
Required Skills:
- The ability to assist in leading and inspiring the entire team
- Communication with the team (kitchen & floor)
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer service
- The drive to maintain the quality our customers deserve
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing business needs
- Exceptional quality and hygiene standards
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent customer service
Benefits:
- A competitive hourly rate
- Share of staff tips - on average, over £5k a year in tips
- Flexible working hours
- Fantastic training
- Free meal on every shift over 7 hours
- 30 days holidays a year
- Optional pension plan
- 20% discount in the restaurant for you + up to 4 friends/family
- Lots of opportunities for growth + progression, and so much more
Sounds interesting? Click APPLY to send your CV for immediate consideration.
Candidates with previous job titles and experience including; Sous Chef, Kitchen, CDP, Cook, Kitchen Assistant, Hospitality, Food Production, Restaurant, Kitchen Porter, and Commis Chef may also be considered for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,727.24-£35,641.11 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sous chef - Spanish Tapas restaurant roles across Ole Tapas bar - Spanish award winning restaurant's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,727 - £35,641 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.