SOUS CHEF

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Aldeburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional seaside hotel on the Suffolk coast seeks a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations. The role involves menu planning, supervising the culinary team, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates are proactive and skilled in food preparation, with a passion for high-quality cuisine.

Benefits

50% off treatments & products at our spa.

50% off in all our restaurants.

Free meals on duty.

Discounted staff B&B rates in any of our hotels.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Company pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen.
• Plan and deliver appealing menus.
• Supervise kitchen team and ensure high standards.

Job description

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• 50% off treatments & products at our spa.
• 50% off in all our restaurants.
• Free meals on duty.
• Discounted staff B&B rates in any of our hotels
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension scheme.

Package

• £28,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Why choose our Client?

Our client is a traditional seaside hotel, on the Suffolk coast. Part of a small collection of privately owned hotels, the restaurant within this 3-star standard hotel is open to both residents and non-residents alike, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner using fresh ingredients, and boasts views of the North Sea and the beach.

On average, the hotel caters for 20-60 covers per day at breakfast time which is offered as a buffet style service. At lunch, they cater for around 15 covers per day, and then at dinner time, they cater for up to 50 covers per day. These numbers may alter slightly at peak times.

What’s involved?

As the Sous Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen, taking charge in their absence. Together with the Head Chef, you will assist in planning and delivering menus that appeal to the guests, and produce food that is of a high standard.

The Sous Chef will supervise the work produced by the rest of the kitchen team, ensuring that everyone is working to the same consistently high standard using quality produce, and will be involved in their recruitment, training and development. You will also be required to attend management and training meetings.

You will carry out all required checks and controls, help to ensure that all procedures are recorded and kept up-to-date, take part in stocktaking and help to ensure that the other team members adhere to all fire, health, safety and hygiene standards and procedures.