Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Evesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary field is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team. The role involves ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while managing shifts effectively. With numerous benefits including overtime pay and staff discounts, this position offers excellent opportunities for career growth and personal development.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Staff food on every shift

50% off staff discount

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Annual staff party

Competitions and incentives

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Pay management with Wagestream

Support via the Licenced Trade Charity

Opportunities for personal development

Tips shared based on hours worked

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of KPIs and decision-making.
• Experience in training and recruiting kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and ensuring effective kitchen operations.
• Overseeing stocks, Health & Safety, and food quality.
• Upholding 5-star kitchen standards.

Skills

Strong kitchen skills

Excellent communication

Proactive work ethic

Job description

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You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chef's go-to for support, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver 14 great shifts week in, week out.

Responsibilities:

1. Leading shifts and ensuring the kitchen runs effectively and safely.
2. Overseeing stocks, Health & Safety, Hygiene, and passing to ensure food quality and timeliness.
3. Upholding 5-star kitchen standards at all times.

The Good Stuff

• Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
• Staff food on every shift
• 50% off staff discount from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years
• Annual staff party - Loungefest!
• Competitions and incentives, including trips with suppliers
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Pay management with Wagestream
• Support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth
• Tips shared based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role, looking to advance your career.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills.
• Proactive work ethic, leading by example.
• Driven and relentless in overcoming challenges.
• Knowledge of KPIs and decision-making in absence of the Head Chef.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of rota scheduling, sales, labour forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR.
• Experience in training and recruiting kitchen staff.

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