Sous Chef

Golden Lion; Rossett; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts Platform

GP access 24/7 online

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

50% food discount for up to 6 people

50% accommodation discount

Pension plan

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hydes is recruiting a Sous Chef for The Golden Lion in Rossett. You will be the second in command, delivering high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients, and supporting the head chef to train and develop the brigade.

With a focus on health and safety, stock control and achieving GP targets, you will contribute to a busy, welcoming kitchen in a countryside pub setting.

Qualifications

• Previous sous chef experience in a fresh food environment.
• Experience leading and mentoring your brigade.
• Passion for training and continued development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety processes and a 5-star rating.
• Achieve GP targets for the site, and help manage stock and labour costs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Fresh food

Training

Job description

Whether you’re looking for a part-time job around college or uni, a second job to top up your income or career progression with development opportunities, at Hydes, there’s something for everyone.

What’s on offer?

Up to £36,816 per year+ Tips + some great benefits including: Discounts Platform, 24/7 access to GP online, paid breaks, uniform provided, 50% discount off food for up to 6 people, 50% off accommodation, pension plan, employee assistance programme offering 24/7 support and advice.

What hours will you be working?

48 hours a week with two days off together.

Your Development: Learning & development programme with funded hospitality qualifications, career planning, support and progression opportunities.

What you’ll be doing as Sous Chef?

Here at Hydes, food quality and looking after our people is key. As our Sous Chef, you will be the second in command and enjoy delivering excellent food standards, working with quality fresh ingredients to deliver our seasonal menus and daily specials, in a friendly and supportive environment. Supporting your head chef to lead and mentor your brigade, you will also be passionate about their training and continued development. You will have previous experience, preferably in a fresh food environment. You may also be a chef de partie or junior sous who is looking to progress.

You will also;

• maintain health and safety processes and a 5-star rating
• achieve GP targets for the site, as well as helping to manage stock and labour costs

With recent senior kitchen experience, in a fresh food environment, you will relish the chance to develop your career at Hydes.

Your Pub

The Golden Lion is nestled in the picturesque village of Rossett and has lots of stories, in particular from its resident ghost – Old Jeffery! Now this site is very much a destination venue in the heart of the countryside. Serving stunning beers wines and premium spirits alongside gorgeous fresh food, the Lion boasts a fabulous outside area - famous for events and festivals through the summer time and cozy times by the fire for when the weather's not great.

About Hydes

Established in 1863, Hydes Brewery is based in Manchester has expanded to include a portfolio of nearly 50 restaurants, pubs, bars, and hotels, and continues to grow, while still retaining its family feel. We have pubs across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and throughout Cheshire including Chester and Wrexham and some in the Wirral, near Liverpool.
Hydes’ vision is to deliver exceptional hospitality, and it’s our people that will help us achieve this. With a mission to deliver attractive environments, high quality products and exceptional service, we value our people and believe in recognising, rewarding and developing our teams.
Our aim is to create a great teamworking environment in which the opinions of all are sought and valued, and to grow our future talent from within, with continued development and progression opportunities.
Hydes is #OpenToAll and committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our people, and we oppose and want to eliminate discrimination and welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We want everyone in our business to be treated with fairness and respect. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.