Sous Chef

Are you passionate about using fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce? Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to work for a renowned employer with a multitude of benefits and an organisation that really values their staff? If the answer is yes then read on.......

Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Sous Chef to join their team working alongside the Head Chef. You will be responsible for both preparing and serving exceptional standards of food. You must understand the need to deliver exemplary customer service and have demonstrated that in previous roles you have undertaken.  You will be working in the on-site cafe but will also be required to provide prep to the fine dining kitchen.

You will be required to:

- Organise and implement seasonal menu planning
- Ordering, purchasing and stock control
- Maintain high standards of presentation and display
- Maintain high standards of food & personal hygiene
- Ensure HACCP regulations are adhered to
- Provide high quality service
- Participate in staff training

Key requirements of the candidate:
- Must hold a recognised catering qualification
- Hold a level 2 food hygiene certificate
- Menu planning experience
- Understanding of health and safety
- Experience of cost control
- Have experience of ordering, purchasing & stock control & stock taking
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene
- Supervise & delegate kitchen staff
- Good verbal & written communication
- Be a good team player
- Be enthusiastic
- A first aid qualification is desirable

In return you will receive:

- A 37.5 hour working week, including some weekend, bank holiday and evening work
- No split shifts
- A good work life balance
- An opportunity to be trained and develop your career
- The opportunity to work with a friendly, motivated team

A full job specification is available for interested candidates

Apply today!!!

Please note that our client will carry out a CRB check on the successful candidate.