Sous Chef

Mcmullen & Sons Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality company in Hemel Hempstead seeks a skilled Chef de Partie to deliver high-quality food concepts and manage kitchen operations. The role involves stock control, supporting the Head Chef, and training team members to perform at their best. Candidates must have previous experience in busy kitchens, a keen interest in development, and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various perks including bonuses, discounted meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

An achievable bonus scheme

Great live-in accommodation

Family-friendly policies

60% discounted meals while working

25% discount on food and 20% off drinks on days off

Comprehensive training through GROW Programme

Full chef uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Keen to develop and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food concepts to exceed guest expectations.
• Manage food stock control and orders.
• Support Head Chef and run kitchen in their absence.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Ability to develop kitchen team

Food stock control

Willingness to take responsibility

Calm under pressure

Job description

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy
  Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure
  Hemel Hempstead Up to £32,041 per annum dependant on experience Full time, A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen's GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform