Sous Chef

Bistrot Pierre; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves delivering high-quality dishes, managing kitchen operations, and developing team members. Ideal candidates should have at least a year of experience working as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef, and possess skills in meat, fish, sauces, and side dishes. Competitive benefits include a discount on food, service charge, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

50% discount off food

Service charge on top of hourly pay

Financial wellbeing platform access

Discounted room rates

Discounted dishes and wines

24/7 employee assistance programme

Staff nights out and incentives

Annual company rewards

Future Leaders course

Length of service awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of a year working as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Ability to read, interpret, demonstrate, and execute all basic dishes.

Responsibilities

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification.
• Managing orders, stock, invoices, and food profit.
• Developing your team alongside the Head Chef.
• Daily operation of the kitchen.
• Working closely with the General Manager.

Skills

Basic meat preparation

Fish preparation

Sauce making

Side dishes preparation

Job description

Overview

Why should you join our team? We currently have a wonderful opportunity to join our dynamic kitchen team as a Sous Chef. Every member of our kitchen team plays an integral part in delivering the best possible experience for our customers. We pride ourselves on having created a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, to excel and develop in their roles.

Benefits

We also like to take care of our employees, and their wellbeing; therefore, we offer competitive benefits including:

• Treat your friends and family to an unlimited 50% discount off our food at any of our Bistrots
• An awesome service charge on top of your competitive hourly pay rate
• Sign up to the financial wellbeing platform Wagestream, which lets you track your earnings, access your wages before payday, set up savings and provides a financial health score checker
• Discounted room rates at our two hotels
• Discounted selected dishes on shift, and wines at cost price
• We take well-being seriously, so you’ll have access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Fantastic staff nights out and on-shift daily and monthly incentives
• Annual company rewards – get the chance to win holiday vouchers for you and your loved ones
• Take part in our Future Leaders course, where you can experience bespoke career development
• Length of service awards

Responsibilities

What will the role of Sous Chef involve?

• Delivering dishes cooked and presented to company specification
• Managing orders, stock, invoices and food profit
• Developing your team alongside the Head Chef
• Daily operation of the kitchen
• Working closely with the General Manager to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

As a Sous Chef You Will Need To Have

• Minimum of a year working as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Be able to read, interpret, demonstrate and execute all basic meat, fish, sauce and side dishes as provided by the supervisor