Sous Chef

The Buck Inn; Malham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub in Malham is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their skilled kitchen team. In this role, you will assist the Head Chef, produce high-quality dishes from scratch, and manage kitchen sections. Ideal candidates should have experience with fresh ingredients and a passion for cooking. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wagestream access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen, preferably as a Sous Chef.
• Proven experience cooking from scratch.
• Flair for cooking and innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Produce high-quality food from scratch.
• Manage a section in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Innovative cooking ideas

Ability to multi-task

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - 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