Sous Chef

Thwaites; Skipton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality company in Skipton is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to support their Head Chef. This role involves managing kitchen sections, producing high-quality meals from scratch, and contributing to financial targets. Ideal candidates should have experience with fresh ingredients, be innovative, and possess strong teamwork skills. In return, the position offers a competitive salary, various benefits including flexible wage access, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

Wagestream access

28 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch.
• Innovative ideas with the ability to implement them.
• Proven experience in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with effective kitchen management.
• Produce high standard food from scratch.
• Manage a section in the kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients.
• Ensure food safety standards are adhered to.
• Support financial targets and eliminate wasteful practices.

Skills

Fresh ingredient preparation

Cooking from scratch

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to help lead our skilled kitchen team.

As Sous Chef you are a vital part of our brigade and will support the Head Chef. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well‑equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

Your day to day;

• Assisting the Head Chef with effective kitchen management
• As a Sous Chef, you will produce a high standard of food from scratch for all of our menus
• Managing a section in the kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients
• Eliminating wasteful or unprofitable practices
• Ensuring food safety standards are adhered to
• Controlling the order and storage of food supplies
• Being aware of and supporting the delivery of financial targets

Who are we looking for?

You should have experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential.

Having innovative ideas and the ability to implement them is important. Proven previous experience is essential. If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking advancement in their career. We can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies that will develop your skills as you journey up the ladder.

You will have an eye for detail and be able to multi‑task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three‑course meal, we want to ensure they have a high‑quality experience and want to return.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment

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