Sous Chef

First Contact Chefs; Holt; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A coastal hotel restaurant is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen brigade, creating high-quality fresh dishes. Responsibilities include acting as a deputy to the Head Chef, maintaining kitchen standards, and managing the team. Candidates should have relevant experience, a hygiene certificate, and must be eligible to work in the UK. The role offers various benefits, including accommodations and meals provided.

Benefits

28 days holidays annually

Pension scheme

Accommodation available

Meals and whites provided

Share of restaurant tips

Qualifications

• Stable CV with excellent references.
• Experience in fresh produce.
• Hygiene certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a deputy to the Head Chef.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Manage rotas and develop the team.
• Carry out quality checks on stock.

Skills

Experience in fresh produce

Team management

Hygiene standards awareness

Education

NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent

Job description

This Great Hotel on the Coastline with a fantastic restaurant is looking for a Sous Chef to join and help lead the kitchen brigade while creating fresh dishes to high standards for guests.

They offer a variety of fresh food choices for their guests and customers, using locally sourced ingredients. The Head Chef and team have a great relationship with local farmers and fishermen to ensure menus incorporate Suffolk's finest for a range of contemporary dishes.

Main duties of this Sous Chef role include:

1. Act as a deputy to the Head Chef with all responsibilities as required.
2. Maintain a clean, tidy, and organized environment.
3. Assist and produce accurate stock takes.
4. Carry out quality checks on stock, produce, and dishes.
5. Respond flexibly to business needs.
6. Manage rotas and help develop and inspire the team.
7. Ensure daily food preparation meets recipes.

Benefits of this Sous Chef position include:

• 28 days holidays annually
• Pension scheme
• Accommodation available
• Meals and whites provided
• Share of restaurant tips

To apply for this role, please send your most recent, up-to-date CV to [e-mail].

Feel free to contact us for further information. Visit firstcontactchefs.com for other career opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience in fresh produce, NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate.

You must be working in or residing in the UK, with the right to work in the UK, such as UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, with documented evidence required during recruitment.

Thank you for your interest. Only applications matching the criteria will be responded to within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not be contacted.

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