Sous Chef - Chatham

Lounge Café Bars; Chatham; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Chatham is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, work well with fresh ingredients, and maintain high standards. Competitive benefits include overtime pay, discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Overtime pay

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Paid breaks

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients and maintaining high standards.
• Proactive work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Successful experience in training and recruiting kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen operations effectively and safely.
• Ensure food is prepared and served on-spec and on-time.

Skills

Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef

Good kitchen skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of KPIs and stock management

Job description

Sous Chef - Chatham

We are passionate about real cooking, and we want you to be part of it. As Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality dishes across 14 shifts per week.

Your responsibilities include leading shifts, managing kitchen operations effectively and safely, maintaining standards such as stocks, Health & Safety, Hygiene, and ensuring food is prepared and served on-spec and on-time.

The Benefits

• Overtime pay for hours worked over contracted hours
• Staff food on every shift
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) at all three brands - Lounge, Cosy Club, and Brightside
• Paid breaks
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years of service
• Annual staff party - Loungefest
• Competitions and incentives, including trips
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression
• Bonuses
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

What You Bring

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and good kitchen skills
• A proactive work ethic, leading from the front and maintaining high standards
• Relentless drive and a positive attitude
• Knowledge of KPIs, labor, stock, and food safety decision-making
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders
• Knowledge of rota scheduling, sales, labor forecasting, and HR processes
• Successful experience in training and recruiting kitchen staff

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