Sous Chef

The Running Horse; England; On-site; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £34,000 plus Tronc

Flexible shift patterns

33% off meals for you and guests

Development program

Lifestyle card with discounts

Service Awards

Birthday Gift

Job summary

A hospitality company in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a team of junior chefs. You will manage staff rosters, ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene, and contribute to the development of the culinary team. Candidates should have at least a year of relevant experience and strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee discounts and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership ability to train and coach junior chefs.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Sous or Junior Sous Chef.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and management.
• Manage staff rosters and work allocation.
• Ensure high operational hygiene and presentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Job description

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £34.000 per annum plus a share of Tronc (this can be up to £5000 per year)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Up to 33% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation & 20% for Friends and Family
• Development program with a clear pathway to Head Chef
• Access to the lifestyle card – which will provide you with instant access to over 5,000 discounts across all aspects of their lifestyle. With thousands of discounts covering local independents, national and online businesses, there are plenty of opportunities to save money. The lifestyle card is a100% free benefitfor our Upham Inn team members.
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000

Sous chef Requirements:

• Be a strong Leader, with the ability to train, Coach and develop junior chefs
• At least 1 year experience as a Sous/junior Sous chef
• Great communication skills
• Right to Work in the UK
• Excellent culinary and presentation skills

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• To work and support the Head Chef and management
• Experience working within company defined menus and recipes
• Manage staff rosters and allocation of work details
• Be able to fulfil training and growth of the team
• Be able to food order, stock control and correct storage of food stocks
• A Genuine desire to provide high quality food and service
• Maintain and manage the required high operational and personal standard of hygiene and presentation within the team at all times.
• Comply with all Food safety, fire, Health and safety, licensing and employment laws