Sous Chef

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited; Banstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living provider is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and the quality of meals served. You will manage and develop kitchen staff, contribute creatively to menu development, and ensure all meals are nutritious. The role offers competitive pay starting from £17.00 per hour, full-time hours, and numerous benefits including a generous leave policy and training opportunities. Flexibility for shift patterns including weekends is required.

Benefits

Generous salary starting from £17.00 per hour

Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Career training and development

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure quality of meals served.
• Assist Head Chef with menu development.

Job description

Your role at Signature

As Sous Chef you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our busy kitchen running smoothly. Second in command to the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for ensuring every meal that leaves the kitchen is nutritious and restaurant quality.

You’ll manage and develop the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef, sharing your experience and knowledge.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

What Signature Offer

• From £17.00 per hour
• Shift times between the hours of 07:00am - 20.00pm
• We require you to be flexible for alternate weekends
• Full Time Hours - 40 hours per week
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1, cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to or S1 bus route