Sous Chef

Audley Group; Romsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their talented culinary team. You will create seasonal menus, lead a small team, and ensure high food standards while enjoying benefits like competitive pay and employee discounts.

Benefits

Work life balance – no split shifts

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme with 5% contribution

28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)

50% discount on food and drinks

Guest suites at staff rates

Full training provided

Excellent development opportunities

Employee discount portal membership

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

And much more!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Background in fresh food cooking.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Chef to create and deliver food.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines and stock management.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

Cooking Techniques

Communication

Leadership

Multidiscipline Team Work

Job description

The Role:

Whether you’re creating a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or creating a menu for one of our themed nights, as our Sous Chef you’ll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

As theSous Chefyou'll work closely with our Head Chef to produce consistently outstanding food during service, you’ll also assist with everything from stock rotation and the implementation of new menus to ensuring HACCP guidelines are being followed.

Whether you’re mentoring and developing junior members of the team or stock ordering in the absence of the Head Chef you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate will be:

• passionate, approachable and friendly Sous Chef, with 2 or more years’ experience in a similar role, with a background in fresh food cooking.
• have the ability to lead, motivate and deliver high standards of service with a genuine and approachable manner.
• will be an organised individual who is able to effectively plan, communicate and lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef.
Ability to demonstrate a wide range of cooking techniques and skills that the team can learn from.Qualified to Food Hygiene Level 2Knowledge of special dietary requirementsPractical experience in all kitchen areasGood communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work unsupervised and in a multi-discipline teamPrevious experience of working with a team and developing and coaching them to use new techniques and skills in order to create exceptional dishes for our customers

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance – no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.We arecommitted to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin,sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&Ipolicy/statement’

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