Sous Chef

Compass Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Sous Chef who is passionate about creating exceptional food experiences. The role requires excellent communication and time management skills, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have a strong desire to succeed and contribute positively to their team. This is a full-time position with 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Support for career development

Emphasis on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients.
• Great timekeeping and reliability.
• Desire to create a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Support team in food ordering and stock control.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Creativity in cooking

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.

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

Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates? Here's what you need to know before applying:

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.

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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!