Sous Chef

Individual Restaurants; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Individual Restaurants as a Sous Chef, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Work alongside the Head Chef to craft and deliver a diverse, high-quality menu within a dynamic kitchen environment. With competitive pay, a stellar team, and robust support for your career growth, you'll thrive in an exciting culinary adventure.

Benefits

100% tips and gratuities direct to our team

50% off food and drink for up to 6 people

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages

Access to up to 40% of earnt wages

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully funded apprenticeship programme

Career pathways and development

Team meals on shift

15% off grocery bill at Iceland Foods

Discounts from hundreds of retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to motivate a dynamic kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to execute a diverse menu.
• Ensure consistency and excellence in every dish.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments

Passion for culinary experiences

Job description

Individual Restaurants has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Sous Chef to join our team based

As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in the kitchen's success, contributing to the creation of world-class dining experiences. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to create and execute a diverse and high-quality menu, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish.

Benefits of joining our team.

• 100% tips and gratuities direct to our team
• The Sunday Times – Best place to work 2024
• 50% off your food and drink bill at any of our restaurants, at any time, for up to 6 people
• Competitive rates of pay – we pay the best to get the best.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Access to up to 40% of earnt wages and financial wellbeing tools through Wagestream
• Employee Assistance Programme through The Drinks Trust, providing 24/7 support and access to counselling services
• Fully funded apprenticeship programme
• Career pathways and development through our high performers programme
• Full in-house training through our Individual Restaurants Academy
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Team meals on shift
• 15% off your grocery bill at Iceland Foods
• Discounts and cashback from hundreds of high street and online retailers
• WSET courses are available for those who are passionate about wine and it provenance.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Individual Champion programme – acting as an ambassador of your brand and representing your team.

When you join Individual Restaurants, you’re not just joining one team. You’re joining a collection of leading restaurants, all with a stellar reputation for quality service and exceptional food. Explore roles across our collection of 30+ restaurants, Piccolino, Restaurant Bar & Grill, and Riva Blu

About you

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and collaborate with a dynamic kitchen team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure culinary environment.
• Passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

An individual role is just that. Individual. We hire the best talent across all areas of the business and value them as such. That’s why we have an ongoing commitment to invest in our people through quality training and mentoring from our amazing leadership team.

If you have the passion and drive to be the best and would like to join our team as our new Sous Chef, please click ‘apply’ today. We would love to hear from you!