Sous Chef

Aluminiosteverga; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink

Wagestream access

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Job summary

Lovely Pubs' The Boot Inn Lapworth is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen brigade. We operate an open-charcoal oven and value bold flavours, freshness, and a passion for great pub food. Pay is between £15.00 & £18.00 an hour inclusive of service charge and depending on experience.

A 4-day working pattern is available, and flexibility is requested. As deputy to the Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen in their absence, drive creativity, and coach the team.

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification and strong food safety knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of foods and ingredients.
• Solid understanding of seasonal, local ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
• Prepare fresh food using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Create new dishes and bring creative ideas to the menu.
• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to perform at a high level.
• Ensure pride in every service and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain hygiene, food knowledge and safety awareness.

Job description

Join Lovely Pubs: Where individuality is celebrated, and community is at the heart of everything we do. At Lovely Pubs, we are not just offering a job, we are inviting you to be part of our growing family, where your true self is valued.

The Boot Inn lapworth is currently searching for a Sous chef to join the brigade. The Boot operates in a unquie style and cooks on a opencharcoal oven. This role is for someone who loves to cook, passionate about fresh food & bold flavours.

Pay is between £15.00 & £18.00 an hour inclusive of service charge & depending on expereince. 4 day working is available. Candidates most be flexible in working patterns.

British pubs have come a long way since the dark old days of 'warm beer and cold food,' richly evidenced by our approach to the pub experience.

This charming pub and restaurant has all the traditional bits (of course), mixed with plenty of modern touches.

It combines unusual, high class food with the finest wines and beers, all against the background of a perfect country pub atmosphere.

Our customers tell us our food is tremendous, both in quality and value.

We have a great cellar stocked up with cask ales and wines from around the world.

As our food menu and winelists show, we know a thing or two about great pub food and drink.

All this in the beautiful setting of the Warwickshire countryside - we think you'll like it.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to 'My Fuller's' - our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan - after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won't always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

• As a deputy to the Head Chef, you will take full control of the kitchen when they are away.
• Someone who will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• A creative Sous Chef who can bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring the best out of the kitchen team.
• Take pride in every successful service.
• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are all essential for this role.