Sous Chef

RSD Recruitment Ltd; Farnham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role offers the chance to work in a busy production kitchen, providing delicious meals for a popular restaurant. Enjoy sociable hours with no split shifts and alternate weekends off, allowing for a great work-life balance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and a proactive attitude, thriving in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about food and customer satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Contributory Pension Scheme

Generous Staff Discount Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Staff Uniform Provided

Discounted or Free Food

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for customer service.
• Proactive and energetic, able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of a busy production kitchen.
• Supervise kitchen staff and oversee counter service operations.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Catering Experience

Communication Skills

Team Supervision

Education

Catering or Hospitality Experience

Job description

Our client is recruiting a Sous Chef on a Full-Time, Permanent Basis. Working hours are 38 hours per week, to include alternate weekends. Pay rate up to £14.64 per hour.

Benefits package includes:

1. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free and confidential counselling and advice to all employees and their immediate family.
2. Contributory pension scheme for eligible employees.
3. Generous Staff Discount Scheme after completion of probationary period.
4. Free on-site parking.
5. Staff Uniform provided.

About Haskins Garden Centres:

Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.

The role of Sous Chef:

You will be required to assist in the day to day running of a very busy production Kitchen, supplying food for the highly successful Restaurant in the Garden Centre. This role also entails the overseeing of counter service on the Carvery & Pizza Oven. You will supervise other kitchen staff and provide motivation as and when required.

This role benefits from sociable hours with no split-shifts as well as alternate weekends off, plus a day off in the week and only one late night a week.

About You:

This role is well suited to a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills. The successful candidate will be proactive and energetic and be able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment. You should have previous catering/hospitality-based experience and excellent communication skills.

Our client constantly strives to improve the service and experience they offer our customers. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have a sense of humour and an eagerness to learn, we want to hear from you!

Application Information:

Application deadline: 13/01/2024
Reference ID: INDLEI
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability