Sous Chef

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team at a luxury country hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce to create exquisite meals for a la carte dining, weddings, and functions. As a Sous Chef, you will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, manage a brigade, and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including temporary live-in accommodation for those relocating, this role promises a rewarding career path in a vibrant culinary environment. If you're ready for a new challenge, this could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Temporary live-in accommodation

Meals provided

Uniform provided

Staff discounts

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy 4* level kitchen as a Sous Chef.
• Proficient in preparing high-quality meals using fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for restaurant and functions using seasonal produce.
• Manage kitchen brigade and run service in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Fresh food preparation

Service management

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment
Corby, Northamptonshire
NN17 5EU

Salary: £36k - 37k per year excellent benefits, service

Date posted: 1/4/2025

Employer type: Hotel

Job type: Sous Chef

Ref: DB2704250

Sous Chef - Luxury Country Hotel - Buckinghamshire

Our client is a luxury & busy Country Hotel in the Milton Keynes area who are recruiting a Sous Chef. You will be working with all fresh produce to prepare a la carte restaurant meals as well as weddings and functions. You will be part of a busy kitchen team and manage service and encourage junior chefs in the Executive Chef's absence. The role offers 5 straight shifts per week plus overtime.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary to £37 plus tips
• Temporary live-in accommodation if relocating
• Meals and uniform provided
• Staff discounts
• 5 straight shifts - 45 hour week

The Role

• Preparing meals for restaurant and functions using seasonal produce
• Running service in Head Chef's absence
• Managing kitchen brigade including health & safety, hygiene
• Opportunity for career progression within the company

The Person

• Already a Sous Chef looking for a new challenge in a busy 4* level kitchen
• Experience of working with fresh food to a high standard
• Capable and able to work unsupervised

Application: To find out more about this opportunity and to arrange an interview with the Head Chef, please apply and send your CV to Daniel Boyle now. Gateway works closely with hotels, restaurants, and gastro pubs, many with accolades and awards.

Office 22, Corby Enterprise Centre
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 5EU