Lead Sous Chef - Elevate Kitchen, Mentor Team, Grow

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Hurn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Hurn is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team. This role involves ensuring kitchen safety and standards, managing shifts, and training kitchen staff. The ideal candidate is experienced in fresh ingredient preparation and demonstrates excellent leadership and communication skills. The position offers various benefits, including overtime pay, staff discounts, and opportunities for personal development and career progression.

Benefits

Overtime pay for extra hours

Staff food on shift

50% off food and drinks

Paid breaks

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company pension scheme

Bonuses and tips

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Ability to uphold kitchen standards and health regulations.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and general kitchen skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to ensure quality and timely food delivery.
• Manage shift operations and kitchen effectiveness.
• Support recruitment and training of kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen management

Problem-solving

Training delivery

Job description

A hospitality company in Hurn is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team. This role involves ensuring kitchen safety and standards, managing shifts, and training kitchen staff. The ideal candidate is experienced in fresh ingredient preparation and demonstrates excellent leadership and communication skills. The position offers various benefits, including overtime pay, staff discounts, and opportunities for personal development and career progression.