Sous Chef

Audley Group; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Sous Chef to join their talented team. The role involves creating seasonal menus, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of food preparation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fresh food cooking and strong leadership skills, ensuring a memorable dining experience for customers.

Benefits

Work life balance – no split shifts

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme with 5% contribution

28 days holiday including bank holidays

50% discount on food and drinks

Guest suites at staff rates

Full training provided

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Free membership to employee discount portal

Free uniform

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Sous Chef in a similar role.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Experience in fresh food cooking and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in producing outstanding food and implementing new menus.
• Mentor junior team members and manage stock ordering.
• Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.

Skills

Fresh food cooking

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Cooking techniques

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

The Role:

Whether you’re creating a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or creating a menu for one of our themed nights, as our Sous Chef you’ll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

As theSous Chefyou'll work closely with our Head Chef to produce consistently outstanding food during service, you’ll also assist with everything from stock rotation and the implementation of new menus to ensuring HACCP guidelines are being followed.

Whether you’re mentoring and developing junior members of the team or stock ordering in the absence of the Head Chef you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate will be:

• passionate, approachable and friendly Sous Chef, with 2 or more years’ experience in a similar role, with a background in fresh food cooking.
• have the ability to lead, motivate and deliver high standards of service with a genuine and approachable manner.
• will be an organised individual who is able to effectively plan, communicate and lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef.
Ability to demonstrate a wide range of cooking techniques and skills that the team can learn from.Qualified to Food Hygiene Level 2Knowledge of special dietary requirementsPractical experience in all kitchen areasGood communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work unsupervised and in a multi-discipline teamPrevious experience of working with a team and developing and coaching them to use new techniques and skills in order to create exceptional dishes for our customers

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance – no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.We arecommitted to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin,sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&Ipolicy/statement’

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