Sous Chef

Audley Villages; Romsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a passionate Sous Chef to enhance their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in fresh food environments and be committed to high standards and restaurant excellence. This role offers a creative approach to seasonal menus and provides significant opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company pension scheme with 5% contribution

50% discount on food and drinks

Free membership to employee discount portal

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Full training provided

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Sous Chef.
• Experience in fresh food cooking required.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in menu planning and food preparation.
• Ensure food quality and adherence to HACCP guidelines.
• Mentor junior kitchen team members.

Skills

Fresh food cooking

Cooking techniques

Communication

Team mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

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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.

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 the Sous Chef you'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 2
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements
• Practical experience in all kitchen areas
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a multi-discipline team
• Previous 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 are committed 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&I policy/statement’

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