Sous Chef

bartlett mitchell - #MBDenham; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual day off for your birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin‑st

Fully funded development courses 2–7

Discounts and cashback

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday – paid day off to volu

Free lunch every workday

Mental Health Charter App access

Enhanced parental leave

Paid fertility treatment leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

bartlett mitchell invites an experienced Sous Chef to join our multi award-winning contract catering team. You will produce the highest standard of food within set time frames and financial targets, stepping into the Head Chef’s shoes when required and driving new initiatives to improve standards.

You will research innovative ideas, contribute to menu planning, and foster a culture of teamwork and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing high-standard food within required time and financial targets.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• C&G 706 1 & 2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2.
• 2 years’ experience supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high standard food production to meet time and financial targets.
• Develop menus and contribute to food trends.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Promote team spirit, company culture and continuous learning.
• Support training and development through workshops and forums.

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team.

Producing and developing the highest standard of food within the required time and financial targets, you’ll step into the Head Chef’s shoes when required. You also have ideas of your own, and will be keen to develop new initiatives to improve standards.

Enthusiastic about food, you’ll research innovative ideas and contribute to all areas of food production, from menu planning capturing food trends, to delighting our customers. An effective communicator, you’re a professional who promotes team spirit, company culture and can switch the speed of your work when the business needs you to. With a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning by attending workshops and forums. And while your kitchen management skills may be at a basic level, you’re ready to improve and grow.

With relevant experience and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent, you’ll have Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2, and be confident in your working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP. 2 years’ experience working in in a similar size operation would be an advantage, along with some experience in supervising others. bartlett mitchell are committed to supporting your future career and training options.

Monday to Friday, with Friday as a half day, totalling 37.5 hours per week.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!


• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.


• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.


• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.


• Cycle-to-work scheme.


• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.


• Free lunch every workday!


• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.


• Enhanced parental leave benefits.


• Paid leave for fertility treatments.


• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website