Sous Chef

THE PIG; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team at an established hospitality group, where creativity and passion for local produce are at the heart of the dining experience. As a Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in managing kitchen operations, mentoring junior chefs, and developing innovative menus that reflect the season's bounty. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment that values your commitment and passion for culinary excellence. Enjoy unique perks and the chance to work across multiple properties, making every day an exciting culinary adventure.

Benefits

Discounted room rates

35% off food & beverage

Discounted spa treatments

28 days holiday increasing yearly

Craft and accredited training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Sous Chef role is essential.
• Knowledge of all kitchen areas and ability to inspire junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Manage one of the kitchen sections and contribute menu ideas.
• Lead and inspire apprentices while ensuring health and safety.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Menu Development

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Creativity in Cooking

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Apprenticeship in Culinary Arts

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Management Systems

Job description

Location: THE PIG - near Bath, Bath, Somerset.

OTE £17.15 per hour (including Tronc)

Full time - 40 hours per week, plus paid overtime. OTE equivalent of £42,920 PA including tronc based on 48 hours per week.

A Sous role at THE PIG is like no other. We use local suppliers within a 25-mile radius, our own homegrown kitchen garden produce and a lot of love to create our menus, which change all the time. Our Senior Chefs are passionate and above all driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience, creativity is what we do best.

Come with enthusiasm, your knives and a bucketful of passion and we can help you develop the rest, in our busy and bustling kitchens.

You will assist the Senior Sous Chef and 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.

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:

• Discounted room rates and complimentary staff stays across our group.
• 35% off food & beverage across our group, plus discounted spa treatments.
• 28 days holiday rising by 1 day each year for the first 5 years.
• A commitment to providing craft and accredited training to all staff.

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

Location: THE PIG - near Bath, Bath, Somerset. OTE £17.15 per hour (including Tronc)Full time - 40 hours per week, plus paid overtime. OTE equivalent of £42,920 PA including tronc…