Sous Chef

Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd; Chipping Ongar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an award-winning restaurant as a Sous Chef, where your culinary skills will shine! You'll be part of a dynamic kitchen environment, crafting Mediterranean-inspired dishes with fresh, sustainable ingredients. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and numerous perks, including free meals and discounts. This role offers a clear pathway to Head Chef, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate chefs ready to take the next step in their careers. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are eager to lead a talented team, this is the perfect position for you!

Benefits

Free meal whilst on shift

Flexible shift patterns

Up to 50% off meals

33% off hotel accommodation

Award-winning training program

Wage streaming service

Salary Extras Portal

Service Awards

Birthday Gift

Invitation to annual company festival

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.
• Passion for food with impeccable standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen.
• Assist in creating the specials menu.

Skills

Team Management

Culinary Skills

Menu Development

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Josper Grill

Wood-fire Pizza Oven

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Base pay range

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join us at The Kings Head in Chipping Ongar.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £32k* per annum plus your share of cash and card tips
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Flexible shift patterns available
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation
• Award-winning training program with a clear pathway to Head Chef
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and fantastic discounts for everyday shopping at brands such as Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks & Tesco
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• An invitation to Oakfest our annual company festival!
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000
  
  

About The Kings Head:

On Chipping Ongar High Street, the Kings Head is a listed coaching inn with a traditional lounge area, function room, a large restaurant and a modern, theatre-style kitchen with a Josper Grill and a wood-fire pizza oven.

The Kings Head serves a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu enhanced by weekly specials carefully crafted by a team of chefs based on sustainable, quality ingredients. Traceable from farm to fork, our meat and poultry come from British farms, our eggs are free range, and our fish is responsibly sourced from suppliers approved by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

About The Oakman Group:

Recognised as a leading employer, we are extremely proud to be within the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for.

We know that the key to success is the people within the business, and that the first step is recruiting the best people who are passionate about delivering the best service and using the best ingredients in the best setting.

The next step is to give back and invest in our employees:

• Our award-winning online training academy offers education on demand, providing you with the knowledge and experience to be the best you can be, anytime, anywhere.
• Our suppliers work closely with us to supply hands-on experience and craft visits. So, our teams can appreciate the quality products we serve.
• We also offer all employees across the business access to apprenticeship opportunities and development programmes, allowing individuals to grow and further their careers.
  
  

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that you are the reason behind our site and company successes, and we want to recognise this with competitive pay packages and benefits. In return, all we ask is that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group core values.

About You:

• You will know your way around a kitchen, having worked as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef previously and be ready for your next challenge!
• You will be passionate about food, have impeccable standards and a great team spirit
• You are ready to support the Head Chef with the running of the Kitchen
• You are ready to assist the Head Chef with leading and developing the team
• You are ready to assist the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef with the creation of the specials menu
  
  

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

• All salaries and hourly rates are in line with National Minimum Wage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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