Sous Chef

Dish Hospitality; Hawes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Hawes is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to assist in running a high-quality kitchen. The role involves supporting the head chef, overseeing fine dining service, and ensuring high standards in a professional kitchen. Candidates should have experience in modern British cuisine and be eager to learn. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £38,000 with benefits including relocation assistance and paid overtime.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid overtime

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar independent casual dining venue.
• Ability to coordinate with the team to run service to high standards.
• Desire to learn from a well-respected head chef.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Support service teams during busy periods.
• Maintain stock control and assist in menu planning.

Skills

Eye for detail

Experience with modern British menu

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Knowledge of stock control

Understanding of allergen regulations

Job description

Overview

Sous Chef, Stunning Country Hotel, Hawes, up to £38,000 DOE

Competitive salary, Great work life balance, 40 hour weeks

What you'll do

The successful applicant will join a team in a stunning boutique hotel and assist the head chef in running the kitchen in this high-quality hotel. The role includes working in a professional setup, supporting the head chef, and contributing to the delivery of a fine dining restaurant, room service, events and weddings.

Responsibilities

• Work in a stunning boutique hotel environment with a focus on high standards
• Assist the head chef in daily kitchen operations and service
• Support a busy kitchen across a fine dining restaurant, room service, events and weddings
• Ensure stock control, costings and menu planning are aligned with kitchen targets
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of allergen, H&S and HACCP procedures and regulations
• Lead or support service teams to maintain high standards and smooth communication during service

Ideal candidate

• A keen eye for detail and a passion for craft
• Experience with a modern British menu
• Experience in a fast-paced, fresh food-led kitchen
• Experience in a similar independent casual dining venue
• Experience running service to high standards and coordinating with the team
• Knowledge of stock control, costings and menu planning
• Understanding of allergen, H&S and HACCP requirements
• A desire to learn from a well-respected head chef

Benefits and relocation

• Relocation assistance for chefs moving to the area
• Paid overtime; 40 hour week across 5 days in 7
• Lovely kitchen environment with a supportive team

If this sounds like the ideal sous chef position for you, please send your CV and cover letter via the link. For similar positions in North Yorkshire, contact Eddy Nuttall at the Dish Hospitality Office.