Sous Chef

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run restaurant is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team at The Bull in Otford, Kent. You will assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, lead a dedicated team, and ensure the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences using local produce. The role offers a creative environment with a focus on developing junior staff and maintaining high standards.

Benefits

Food and Beverage discount

28 days’ paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Competitive salary based on experience

Possible accommodation if needed

Support for studying professional qualifications

Share of tips (£6K plus)

Uniform/Chef whites provided

Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the industry.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Lead and develop the junior brigade.
• Ensure high standards of quality and service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Training and coaching skills

Attention to detail

Personal presentation

Professional approach

Job description

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We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at The Bull Otford Kent. You will assist the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation while setting and maintaining a standard of excellence and creating extraordinary dishes.

You will help lead a team of dedicated and experienced professionals and report to the Head Chef. You will also be responsible for motivating, developing, and training the more junior members of the brigade.

We change the menu daily to utilize market offers. We use local artisan suppliers to get the best produce.

If you are interested in working for a family-run business that values its crew as the lifeblood of the operation, please send us your CV for a chat.

Entry Requirements: We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Chef with experience in a similar role within the industry.

You should be a team player, possess excellent communication skills, and have attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality and service.

Additional skills required include:

• Exceptional culinary skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Good computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong training and coaching skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• High standard of personal presentation
• Confident and professional approach

Benefits include:

• Food and Beverage discount across the Whiting and Hammond Group
• 28 days’ paid holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Very competitive salary based on experience
• Possible accommodation if needed
• Support for studying professional qualifications
• Share of tips (£6K plus)
• Uniform/Chef whites provided
• Opportunities for promotion and transfer within the group

Conditions:

• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Act 1996. Evidence of eligibility will be required during recruitment.