Sous Chef

Mcmullen & Sons Ltd; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Bonus scheme

Career development

Meal discounts

Share of gratuities

Job summary

Destination Inns is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join a long established, family-run operation where guests come first and quality is paramount. You’ll support the Head Chef, lead a busy kitchen team, manage food safety and stock control, and help develop talent through McMullen’s GROW Programme.

A competitive salary, bonus scheme, and live-in accommodation are available. Join a progressive company that treats people as part of the family, with 45-hour weeks, shift flexibility, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• Keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to company standard and exceed guest expectations.
• Oversee stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and wastage control.
• Support the Head Chef in kitchen operations and deputise in their absence.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to reach their potential.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Food Safety

Health & Safety

Kitchen leadership

Calm under pressure

Staff training

Job description

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We're independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family - you'll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of. Sous Chef So, if you're as passionate as we are about fresh food and would enjoy helping to create a seriously relaxed country dining experience, with full table service, a classic British menu and daily specials, then you could be our next Sous Chef at Destination Inns, an important part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen's GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform