Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Penarth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety, and providing exceptional experiences to customers. With numerous benefits and opportunities for career growth, this is a great chance for culinary professionals to advance their careers.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Staff meals on every shift

50% staff discount

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Exclusive staff events

Company pension scheme

Flexible pay options

Support via the Licensed Trade Charity

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Proficiency with fresh ingredients and culinary skills.
• Strong leadership and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts and support the Head Chef.
• Ensure kitchen operates effectively and safely.
• Uphold high standards in food quality and hygiene.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Description: Sous Chef

Join our team as a Sous Chef and lead our kitchen with passion and precision. You'll be supporting the Head Chef, leading shifts, and ensuring the kitchen operates effectively and safely. Your attention to detail will uphold our high standards in food quality, safety, and hygiene, delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.

The Benefits

• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond contracted hours
• Staff meals on every shift
• 50% staff discount from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years of service
• Exclusive staff events like Loungefest
• Incentives including trips and competitions
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Flexible pay options with Wagestream
• Support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

What You Bring

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role, eager to advance your career
• Proficiency with fresh ingredients and culinary skills (prepping, hygiene, knife skills)
• Strong leadership and work ethic, with a focus on delivering high standards
• Relentless drive to overcome challenges and improve
• Knowledge of KPIs, decision-making in absence of the Head Chef, and operational considerations
• Excellent communication skills to manage stakeholders and build trust
• Understanding of scheduling, forecasting, recruitment, and HR practices
• Proven success in training and developing kitchen teams

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