Sous Chef

The Fountaine Inn; Linton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local inn in England is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Lead to recruit, train, and develop the kitchen team while maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and food safety compliance. The role offers a competitive salary, employee discounts, and ongoing personal development opportunities in a stable establishment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and tips

25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation

50% off food during shifts

Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers

28 days paid annual leave

Access to a NEST pension

Ongoing personal development

Exceptional training

Paid apprenticeships for team

Wellbeing and mental health programmes

Health care cashplan

Stability in a family business

Chef Whites

Well equipped kitchens

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop the kitchen team to enable ongoing potential and performance.
• Lead by example to maintain high standards of cleanliness and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations in line with legal and Company policies.

Job description

Overview

Working alongside the Head Chef you will be involved in recruiting, training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential. You will lead by example and deliver an exceptional standard of cleanliness, adhering to all aspects of Food Safety, Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and Company policy.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop the kitchen team to enable ongoing potential and performance.
• Lead by example to maintain high standards of cleanliness and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations in line with legal and Company policies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and tips
• A 25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation through the employee discount card
• 50% off food during shifts
• Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our employee reward scheme
• 28 days paid annual leave and holiday pay
• Access to a NEST pension
• Ongoing personal development and career progression
• Exceptional training - both in-house and external training
• Access to fully paid apprenticeships for your team
• Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes
• Access to health care cashplan - affordable monthly medical cover for dental, optical, and other medical / consultation treatments
• Stability in a family business that has been around since 1838
• Chef Whites
• Well equipped kitchens - the kit you need