Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates UK

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join their team in Nottingham. This full-time role involves crafting exceptional food experiences while ensuring team support and development. Key responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes, managing kitchen operations, and upholding hygiene standards. The ideal candidate is a creative leader with a passion for exceptional cuisine, excellent timekeeping, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

Experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
Ability to manage a kitchen team effectively.
Strong desire for career progression.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
Create a positive kitchen environment.
Support team in achieving financial targets.
Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Team management

Creativity

Timekeeping

Ability to work under pressure

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.

Shift pattern

Mon: Full-time (Days)
Tues: Full-time (Days)
Weds: Full-time (Days)
Thurs: Full-time (Days)
Fri: Full-time (Days)

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

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

Our Ideal Sous Chef Will

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.

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!

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