Senior Sous Chef — Lead Fresh-Ingredient Kitchen

The Fleece; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality establishment in Cirencester seeks a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and ensure high-quality meal preparation. A successful candidate will have a passion for cooking from scratch and a strong understanding of food safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their culinary career while enjoying competitive pay and numerous benefits including extensive leave and training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to wages as you earn

28 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen environment, ideally as a sous chef or in a similar role.
• Flair for cooking and ability to follow established recipes.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with effective kitchen management.
• Produce high-quality food from scratch for menus.
• Manage a section in the kitchen with fresh ingredients.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards.
• Control the order and storage of food supplies.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Cooking from scratch

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

A prestigious hospitality establishment in Cirencester seeks a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and ensure high-quality meal preparation. A successful candidate will have a passion for cooking from scratch and a strong understanding of food safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their culinary career while enjoying competitive pay and numerous benefits including extensive leave and training programs.