Sous Chef

THE PIG in the South Downs; Arundel; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Overtime

Unlimited staff stays – free B&B

35% discount on food, beverages &

Free chef whites

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days

Take home goods – cost price

Help@Hand access for you and family

Critical illness cover

Death in service cover

Learning & development courses

Progress across the business

Anniversary vouchers – dinner withwine

Job summary

THE PIG-in the South Downs in Madehurst, BN18 0NL is seeking a Sous chef to assist the Head Chef in running a busy kitchen. You will manage one of four sections, contribute new menu ideas, and handle health and safety, ordering and rotas.

The role offers 40 hours per week with paid overtime and a comprehensive OTE package. We value passion for modern British food and sustainability, and invite you to grow through leadership of apprentices and development opportunities across THE PIG properties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is necessary.
• Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen, managing one of the 4 sections, and providing new ideas for the menu.
• Manage health and safety, ordering and rotas.
• Support a dynamic team and step up into Senior Sous roles when possible.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Health & safety knowledge

Team leadership

Menu development

Job description

Location: THE PIG-in the South Downs, Madehurst, BN18 0NL

Pay package: OTE £40,066.88 per annum (OTE £19.21 per hour)

Hours: 40 hours per week, over 5 days + Paid Overtime.

A Sous role at THE PIG is like no other.

Where else do chefs have access to their own homegrown kitchen garden to create menus, which change all the time. What we cant grow, we source from local suppliers within a 25-mile radius.

Our Senior Chefs are passionate and above all driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience, creativity is what we do best.

Our kitchens are fast paced and energetic, which is what we look for in an individual. Come with enthusiasm, your knives and a bucketful of passion and we can help you develop the rest.

You will assist the the Head Chef in the running of the kitchen, managing one of the 4 sections, providing new ideas for the menu, and managing health and safety, ordering and rotas.

We’re seeking Sous with confidence and ability to support a dynamic team. Our Sous' can experience what we offer at more than one of our properties, as well as stepping up into a Senior Sous role.

Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential.

We want you to be as passionate about modern British food and sustainability as we are.

Previous experience in a similar role is necessary.

Can you remember who inspired you to be a chef, can you do this for someone else and share your knowledge with the junior chefs?

We run an award-winning apprenticeship programme, as a Sous chef you will take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring the apprentices.

We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your commitment to us you can expect something a little different:

• Paid Overtime.
• Unlimited Staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Fresh chef whites for every service.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• Critical illness cover.
• Death in service cover.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Opportunity to progress across the business.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.

Location: THE PIG-in the South Downs, Madehurst, BN18 0NLPay package: OTE £40,066.88 per annum (OTE £19.21 per hour) Hours: 40 hours per week, over 5 days + Paid Overtime.A Sous…