Senior Sous Chef - Bistrot Pierre - Eastbourne

Bistrot Pierre; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bistro in Eastbourne seeks a talented Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, developing culinary talent, and delivering high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role and a passion for cooking.

Benefits

50% discount on food for friends and family

Attractive service charge

Bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing platform access

Discounted room rates at hotels

On-shift food discounts

Access to 24/7 employee assistance

Staff nights out and incentives

Annual company rewards

Future Leaders career development course

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to read and execute various dishes as specified.

Responsibilities

• Delivering dishes to specifications.
• Managing stock and food profits.
• Developing team alongside Head Chef.
• Overseeing daily kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Management

Cooking Techniques

Job description

Senior Sous Chef - Bistrot Pierre - Eastbourne

Why should you join our team?

We currently have a wonderful opportunity to join our dynamic kitchen team as a Senior Sous Chef. Every member of our kitchen team plays an integral part in delivering the best possible experience for our customers. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, to excel and develop in their roles.

Our amazing benefits:

• Treat your friends and family to an unlimited 50% discount off our food at any of our Bistros
• An attractive service charge on top of your competitive hourly pay rate
• An impressive bonus scheme
• Sign up to the financial wellbeing platform Wagestream, which lets you track your earnings, access your wages before payday, set up savings, and provides a financial health score checker
• Discounted room rates at our two hotels
• Discounted selected dishes on shift, and wines at cost price
• Access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme for well-being support
• Enjoy staff nights out and on-shift daily and monthly incentives
• Annual company rewards, including chances to win holiday vouchers for you and your loved ones
• Participate in our Future Leaders course for bespoke career development
• Length of service awards

What will the role of Senior Sous Chef involve?

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specifications
• Managing orders, stock, invoices, and food profit in line with sales
• Developing your team alongside the Head Chef
• Overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Working closely with the General Manager to meet business needs

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will need to have:

• A minimum of one year experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• The ability to read, interpret, demonstrate, and execute all basic meat, fish, sauce, and side dishes as provided by the supervisor