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Goldstar Chefs; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Employer pension

Employee care & wellbeing support

Job summary

Goldstar Chefs, a nationwide hospitality recruitment organisation, seeks a capable Sous Chef to join a multi-award winning gastropub group in the UK. You will lead kitchen operations and deliver outstanding Indian cuisine, working closely with the Head Chef.

You will supervise junior chefs, manage food preparation, stock control and food cost targets, and contribute to menu development while benefiting from a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in UK.
• Experience in the preparation of authentic high-quality Continental dishes.
• Technical knowledge of ingredient quality, sourcing, measuring & formulation.
• Ideal previous experience of at least 3 years in role of Sous Chef + min 6 years of prior experience in escalating job ranks.
• Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols.
• Computer literacy, plus sound financial + business acumen.
• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in collaboration with Head Chef.
• Supervise junior chefs and oversee food preparation and presentation.
• Oversee purchasing and stock control, and maintain food cost targets.
• Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Continental cuisine

Food quality

Ingredient sourcing

Food cost control

Computer literacy

Financial acumen

Education

Health & Safety credentials (HACCP)

Job description

Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS, the UK's main recruitment hub for International themed establishments seeking high calibre international hospitality professionals from around the world as well as within UK.

The UK is probably the world's biggest and most advanced global cuisine market and an attractive job market for International Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As a reputed hospitality recruiter (and government-authorised migration specialist), we enable talented professionals like you to be hired in UK's diverse hospitality industry sectors.

The position is being offered b a multi-award winning group of gastropubs. A pub group with a difference, each location has its own personality and menu but with food and drink at its heart and soul which has been recognised by various awards and accolades.

Are you a creative and passionate Chef with outstanding skills? Are you ready for a new lifetime opportunity to do AMAZING work? Are you ready to discover a brighter, more rewarding and prosperous future for you and your family in UK? Then take a look!

• Gross salary package: circa £45,000 (incl.share of tronc/serv.chge+target led bonus)
• Weekly working hours/days: up to 48 hours / 5 days
• Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing support + more

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional Indian cuisine. You’ll be responsible for supervising junior chefs, managing food preparation and presentation, overseeing purchasing and stock control, and maintaining food cost and gross profit targets. You’ll also handle relevant administrative duties and contribute to menu development.

To qualify for selection, you must have the following minimum requirements: -

• Eligibility to live and work in UK
• Experience in the preparation of authentic high-quality Continental dishes
• Technical knowledge of ingredient quality, sourcing, measuring & formulation
• Ideal previous experience of at least 3 years in role of Sous Chef + min 6 years of prior experience in escalating job ranks
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols
• Computer literacy, plus sound financial + business acumen
• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour

This vacancy is open to qualifying international, and non settled as well as settled UK candidates.

UK APPLICANTS - Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview.

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS - Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities.

**Please note the salary figure stated in this ad is based on the minimum immigration salary as stated in the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) PLUS variable bonuses such tronc/service charge /tips etc.

Please note Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.

Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (IAA) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).