Sous Chef

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Burnsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established restaurant group in Burnsall is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food from fresh ingredients. The role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to multi-task in a busy environment, as well as a passion for cooking and innovative culinary ideas. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary negotiable based on experience

Wagestream for weekly wage access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to implement innovative ideas in the kitchen.
• Commitment to achieving high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with kitchen management.
• Produce high standard food from scratch.
• Manage a section in the kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients.
• Ensure food safety standards are followed.
• Control order and storage of food supplies.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Cooking from scratch

Multi-tasking

Flair for cooking

Team player

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to help lead our skilled kitchen team.

As Sous Chef you are a vital part of our brigade and will support the Head Chef. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

Responsibilities

Your day to day;

• Assisting the Head Chef with effective kitchen management
• As a Sous Chef, you will produce a high standard of food from scratch for all of our menus
• Managing a section in the kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients
• Eliminating wasteful or unprofitable practices
• Ensuring food safety standards are adhered to
• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• Being aware of and supporting the delivery of financial targets

Who we are looking for

You should have experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential.

Having innovative ideas and the ability to implement them is important. Proven previous experience is essential. If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking advancement in their career. We can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies that will develop your skills as you journey up the ladder.

You will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment