Sous Chef

Kingfisher on the Quay; Camberley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run restaurant in Camberley is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and deliver high-quality dining experiences. The role offers a salary range of £31,004-£32,041 based on experience, alongside bonuses and various employee perks. Ideal candidates will have experience in busy kitchens, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to food safety and quality standards. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for training and development are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Shift flexibility

Great live-in accommodation

Family-friendly policies

Share of gratuities

60% discount on meals

Training and career development

Full chef uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Willingness to take on responsibility and develop.
• Strong ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to company standards and exceed expectations.
• Manage food stock control including ordering and delivery.
• Support Head Chef in kitchen management.
• Train and develop kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Ability to work in a busy kitchen

Food safety compliance

Leadership skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Sous Chef

Kingfisher on the Quay

Camberley

• Up to £32,041 per annum dependant on experience
• Part time

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.

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…

• 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

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• 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

Salary : £31,004-£32,041 live out / £26,736-£27,773 live in