Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients while collaborating closely with the Head Chef to create exceptional culinary experiences. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of taste and presentation, as well as fostering a positive work environment. The company values its team members and provides a supportive atmosphere where culinary creativity can flourish. If you're passionate about food and looking for a rewarding career in hospitality, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Team and Individual Incentives

Tips

Food and Room Discounts

Access to Discounts via Chestnut Hub

High Quality Staff Food

Opportunities for Growth

Employee Recognition Prizes

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on high standards.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all dishes meet high standards for taste and presentation.
• Manage kitchen operations including inventory and cost control.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Inventory Management

Cost Control

Health and Safety Regulations

Team Leadership

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

The Gin Trap is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. At Chestnut, we pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced food and expressing culinary creativity. Working closely with the Head Chef, we are seeking an individual who has a great eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experience for our guests.

Job Requirements

• Ensure every dish meets our high standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Confident in kitchen operations, including inventory management, cost control, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to cultivate a positive and motivated work environment, ensuring all team members perform to their best abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Incentives: Enjoy both team and individual incentives that reward your hard work and dedication – including staff days out and trips abroad.
• Flexible Hours: Allowing our employees to maintain a work and home life balance.
• Tips: Earn tips on top of your competitive hourly pay. Enjoy tracking your financial progress by using Wagestream.

Perks of Working with Us:

• Being part of a friendly, supportive team as well as integrating with an array of different staff teams from other Chestnut properties.
• Additional tips on top of competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunities for growth and development within hospitality careers.
• A vibrant, community-focused work environment.
• Enjoy both food and room discounts with friends.
• Access to our exclusive Chestnut Hub which offers 100s of high street discounts.
• High quality, fresh staff food included.
• Industry accredited and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Employee reward and recognition prizes.
• Referral scheme (earn up to £1500 per referral).

Who are Chestnut?

Located within the East Anglia region, we are a growing group of stunning pubs with rooms and Bottle Shops. We are proud yet humble and at our core, we always strive to do the best we can for our fantastic people. Our team members are at the heart of who we are, which is why we offer a variety of hours to suit our team members and their personal commitments.

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