Sous Chef

RE Group; Stroud; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension

Meals on duty

Free Parking

28 days holiday

Christmas Bonus

Discretionary bonus

Annual party

Bright Exchange discount

Flexible Xmas periods

Career progression

Job summary

RE Group in Stroud is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support a Head Chef in a 1 Rosette pub with rooms. You will lead shifts, mentor junior staff, and contribute to menu development using fresh, local seasonal ingredients.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£16-£17, DOE) with a £5K tronc, Nest pension, meals on duty, and a friendly team. Accommodation is not provided; own transport required, plus Christmas/annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Currently at Sous Chef level or higher
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Experience in a similar property is preferred
• Able to lead shifts and train junior staff

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts in Head Chef's absence with confidence
• Mentor and train junior team members
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu development and presentation

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Level 2

Mentoring

Menu development

Team player

Job description

Excellent opportunity and employer. Are you a passionate Sous Chef seeking your next opportunity, and currently looking for a role with personal development, where you feel valued, heard and involved? Are you looking for a work / life balance? This fantastic opportunity could be yours. We are seeking to appoint a passionate & highly motivated Sous Chef to support our valued Client, an independent Pub with rooms, currently operating at one Rosette. Based in the Stroud area, working alongside a small team of experienced, passionate Chefs, the key focus of the Sous Chef role will be supporting the Head Chef, &the brigade, producing comforting, well-cooked British/ French dishes, using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. As Sous Chef you will lead shifts and take full control/responsibility for the kitchen where the Head Chef is not present, while also training, leading and mentoring the more junior members of this friendly, inclusive Team. You will have the opportunity to work with good produce and most importantly in a friendly environment with excellent facilities and a fabulous, supportive owner, while contributing to menu development and presentation. As Sous Chef, you will be an all-rounder, someone who can take control of the grill, while also stepping into any of the other kitchen sections with ease and confidence.

The ideal Sous Chef will

• Already be working at one Rosette level. Two would be fantastic, but not essential.
• Really want to work here.
• Possess drive, and a real passion for cooking.
• Be a Sous Chef who is happy to learn, while also offering support.
• Relish contributing to ideas for the menu.
• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence, with confidence.
• Appreciate the work/life balance that is offered, in a non-corporate environment.
• Show initiative and offer flexibility.
• Work closely with the Head Chef & kitchen team to produce exciting dishes.
• Have a current minimum Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, but this can be arranged.
• Have a love for seasonal and local produce.
• Demonstrate a solid skill set including sound knowledge on meat, fish and veg prep.
• Have experience at Sous Chef level in a similar property, or the Client would be happy to consider a Junior Sous Chef, with the right attitude, who is looking to step up and learn.

Sous Chef

• A competitive salary of £16 - £17 per hour DOE + approx £5K Tronc)
• NEST Pension from day one.
• Delicious meals and unlimited soft drinks on duty.
• Free Parking
• 28 days holiday.
• Christmas Bonus Scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Yearly staff party
• Access to Bright Exchange - A discount saving platform - Clothing, holidays, food shopping and more!
• Work flexibility over the Christmas & New Year Periods.
• Career progression opportunities.

We regret that accommodation is not available, and so your own transport will be necessary.

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