Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Nottingham seeks an ambitious Sous Chef to deliver exceptional food experiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a positive kitchen environment, prepare high-quality dishes, and support team dynamics. This full-time position emphasizes career development and work-life balance, offering a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator with relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Strive for excellence and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Support team in delivering tasty food concepts.
• Maintain hygiene standards and oversee kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Team building

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping

Passion for food

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/0311/96460001/52773045/BU #RA Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!