Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Derbyshire Dales; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their acclaimed restaurant team. Known for its 2 AA Rosette standard, the kitchen focuses on creativity and quality, utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, staff discounts, and live-in accommodation options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Share of tronc

Staff events

Discounted room rates

F&B discounts

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Live in accommodation (subject to availability)

Qualifications

• Previous experience working to a 2 AA Rosette standard or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work different shift patterns.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Involve in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Leadership

Food Hygiene

Education

Experience working at a 2 AA Rosette standard

Job description

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Role: Sous Chef

Location: Derbyshire

Salary / Rate of pay: £37,000 per annum



Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a beautiful, privately owned hotel in the Derbyshire Peak District and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to join their team.



What’s in it for you?

* Competitive salary
* Share of tronc
* Staff events
* Discounted room rates for family and friends at all hotels within the group
* F&B discounts
* Company pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Live in accommodation (subject to availability)



Package

* £37,000 per annum



Why choose our Client?

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Derbyshire countryside, this privately owned, award-winning country house hotel and restaurant is a favourite for food lovers, walkers, and weekend explorers alike. This beautiful hotel features event facilities with C&B capability for up to 120 covers, a popular 60 cover restaurant which has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its food, and a lounge/bar area serving lighter meals, snacks and afternoon tea’s. Dishes are created using locally sourced ingredients.

Staff live in accommodation is available with this position (subject to availability), should you be relocating from outside of the area.



What’s involved?

Are you ready to step into a kitchen that’s as inspiring as the landscape surrounding it?

Our client is looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to bring creativity, leadership, and flair to their dynamic kitchen team.

The Sous Chef will work closely with the talented Head Chef to deliver unforgettable dining experiences, with menus that celebrate the seasons and a reputation for quality, using locally sourced fresh ingredients.

You will be an excellent communicator, able to lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef and provide guidance to junior members of the kitchen team. You should also be flexible to work a variety of shift patterns.

This is a hands-on role, with the Sous Chef fully involved in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes as well as ensuring a high standard of food hygiene and safety at all times.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working to a 2 AA Rosette standard or equivalent.

Staff live in accommodation is available with this position (subject to availability), should you be relocating from outside of the area.



Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Sous Chef role in Derbyshire.



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Consultant: Tania Varley

Job Number: 933154 / INDCHEFS

Job Role: Sous Chef

Location: Derbyshire

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.