Sous Chef

The Woodspeen; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

28 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Woodspeen in Newbury, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in leading the kitchen team and developing menus. You will help maintain top food quality and health and safety standards, while training and mentoring staff.

We require proven experience as a CDP or Sous Chef, proficiency in diverse cooking techniques, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. A flair for presentation and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDP, senior CDP or Sous Chef.
• Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Leaving Cert level education or above.
• NVQ qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence.
• Working with the Head Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offering.
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times.
• Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example.
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef.
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Cuisine diversity

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Passion for food

Education

Leaving Cert

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £32,500pa plus additional tronc

Hours per week: 45

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef, The Sous Chef will support our talented Head Chef in the running and development of the team in training, Health and safety and Menus.

About the Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offering
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDP, senior CDP or Sous Chef.
• Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and cuisines
• Leaving Cert level education or above
• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Additional Information

WSH Restaurants has built a family-feel culture where we offer development and progression for all. In addition to that, we also offer a range of benefits including:

THE BENEFITS

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Life Assurance
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our HAPI scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym. memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme

If you love providing great service and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!