Sous Chef

Cummins Mellor Recruitment; Porthmadog; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub with rooms in Mid Wales is recruiting a Temporary Sous Chef. The role involves supporting kitchen operations, preparing seasonal dishes, and leading the kitchen team. This temporary position offers competitive hourly pay and the chance to work in a stunning coastal location.

Benefits

Local accommodation provided

Contribution towards travelling expense

Staff meals provided during shifts

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook high-quality pub dishes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adherence to food safety regulations.

Skills

British cooking

Kitchen hygiene

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Temporary Sous Chef - Pub with Rooms in Mid Wales

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a charming pub with rooms, located in beautiful Mid Wales close to the sea. This is a temporary position, starting as soon as possible until at least the end of July and is ideal for someone looking to work in a scenic location, cooking both traditional pub fare and seasonal dishes.

About the Role:As a Temporary Sous Chef, you'll be supporting the current kitchen brigade in running the kitchen, ensuring that all food is prepared and presented to the highest standards. This role will involve a mix of preparing seasonal menus, pub classics and helping to manage kitchen operations over the summer period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the existing team to support in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and cook high-quality pub dishes
• Ensure all food is presented to the highest standard and served promptly
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food safety regulations
• Manage stock levels and assist with ordering
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to maintain a smooth service

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a similar environment
• A passion for good quality British cooking and classic pub dishes
• Ability to work under pressure and manage kitchen staff in a busy environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

What's on Offer:

• Temporary position paying direct on a hourly basis of up to GBP19ph
• Work in a stunning location close to the sea in Mid Wales with local accommodation provided
• A contribution towards travelling expense
• Opportunity to showcase your skills in a well-established pub with rooms
• Staff meals provided during shifts
• A friendly and supportive working environment

If you're a chef looking for a temporary role with great variety and the opportunity to work in a beautiful, coastal location, we'd love to hear from you!