Sous Chef

TieTalent; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for their Exeter location. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality of food, and fostering a positive team atmosphere. With benefits including free meals, professional development support, and a commitment to sustainability, this position offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Support for professional development

Wellbeing services including private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships and cinema tickets

50% off food for up to 3 friends

Commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh and authentic food.
• Ability to run engaging shifts and manage kitchen staff.
• Comfortable with all kitchen sections.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Support the management team and develop kitchen staff.
• Ensure quality control of all food served.

Skills

Team Management

Food Preparation

Sushi Making

Rice Cooking

Fish Cutting

Safety and Hygiene

Job description

Sous Chef Operations - Exeter Contract: Full Time
Salary: £34,200 to £36,201
Contracted Hours: 45

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Today, we have over 70 restaurants worldwide, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, and grocery products including pre-packaged sushi in major supermarkets.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for food to join us on our exciting journey. Our people are at the heart of what we do:

• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success, and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and eager to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and maintain a positive attitude.
• You will embrace challenges with a can-do spirit.
• You will want to be part of our success story.

What you will be doing:

The Sous Chef is responsible for delivering an excellent experience for both our team and guests. You are passionate about our food and will support the entire management team across the restaurant. Your goal is to ensure happy teams and happy guests, instilling this philosophy across your team. You will run engaging shifts, ensuring only the best food is served, and develop your team to achieve Super Squad status. You should be comfortable working in all sections of the kitchen, including fish cutting, rice cooking, sushi rolling, and kitchen preparation. You will continually strive to improve the quality of our food while maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for your team and guests.

We're proud to offer:

• Excellent working hours
• Free YO! food – enjoy your favourite dish on every shift from our menu
• Support for professional development – we will fund your qualifications up to Degree level
• Wellbeing services including private medical insurance and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers via our reward platform
• 50% off your food when dining with us, plus for up to 3 friends
• Commitment to sustainability – sourcing 100% of salmon from certified sustainable sources, avoiding species classified as MCS "Fish to Avoid," and offering a plant-led menu that comprises one-third of our dishes. We are also members of the Global Tuna Alliance.