Senior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team at a beautiful independent hotel and wedding venue. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a talented Head Chef, producing exquisite dishes using the finest local ingredients. With a focus on creativity and quality, you'll have the chance to influence the kitchen's direction while contributing to a happy and motivated team environment. Enjoy the benefits of free live-in accommodation, career progression opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free live-in accommodation

Meals on duty

Uniform provided and cleaned

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or event establishment preferred.
• Strong Sous Chefs will be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality dishes using local ingredients.
• Deputise for the Head Chef and ensure kitchen standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Cooking Techniques

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef, £45,000 - £50,000 with free live-in accommodation.

Hotel & Event Senior Sous Chef, £45,000 - £50,000 with free live-in accommodation available, Hotel & Wedding Venue based on the Scottish borders.

Senior Sous Chef required for an Independent Hotel & Wedding venue set in over 100 acres of beautiful gardens. This lovingly restored 18th Century mansion provides exclusive use for weddings, events, parties, and conferences. The property hosts 30 bedrooms, with ballroom, ceremony rooms, bar & lounge areas, plus lots of space for any marquee or outside activities.

As Senior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef and the management team to ensure the Hotel & Restaurant is at the highest of standards. Over the years, they have obtained many various awards but are always looking to improve. This is a great opportunity to place your own emphasis in the kitchen, work with a very experienced Head Chef within a happy working environment, and a real chance to work with fresh, home-grown local produce & ingredients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Senior Sous Chef, you will work in this excellent independent Country Hotel, producing the finest dishes and menus using the very best quality local ingredients. You will be working with a very talented and experienced Head Chef and will deputise and help cover in his absence. As Sous Chef, you will work in various sections of the kitchen, producing food of the highest standard using various cooking styles and techniques. Motivation and inspiration are essential to communicate the way forward and continue in the business's success.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Experience within a Hotel, wedding & event establishment is preferred. Applications from strong Sous Chefs will be considered for this role.

BENEFITS

Free live-in accommodation available. Excellent company to work for with great discounts, meals on duty, whites provided and cleaned, chance to progress your career, and place your own emphasis on the kitchen. Other company benefits are included with this position.

QUALIFYING CANDIDATES

In accordance and compliance with the "Asylum and Immigration Act 1996", all applicants applying for the above position will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, at this point in time, we are unable to accept applications from anyone not living in the U.K.