Sous Chef

Thwaites; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant company in Knutsford is looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and manage a skilled kitchen team. You will prepare high-quality dishes from fresh ingredients and ensure adherence to food safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone dedicated to culinary excellence and seeking career advancement. In return, we offer a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment with generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health cash plan

28 days annual leave

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on fresh ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes while bringing a creative flair to cooking.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Produce high-quality dishes from scratch for the menu.
• Manage a section in the kitchen ensuring efficient workflow.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Ability to multitask

Innovative cooking ideas

Team player

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to help lead our skilled kitchen team.

As Sous Chef you are a vital part of our brigade and will support the Head Chef. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

Your day to day

• Assisting the Head Chef with effective kitchen management
• As a Sous Chef, you will produce a high standard of food from scratch for all of our menus
• Managing a section in the kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients
• Eliminating wasteful or unprofitable practices
• Ensuring food safety standards are adhered to
• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• Being aware of and supporting the delivery of financial targets

Who are we looking for?

You should have experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential.

Having innovative ideas and the ability to implement them is important. Proven previous experience is essential. If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking advancement in their career. We can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies that will develop your skills as you journey up the ladder.

You will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment