Sous Chef

Bedruthan Hotel; Tregurrian; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and develop menus while ensuring high standards of food preparation. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience as a Chef de Partie and a passion for local seasonal produce. This position offers a salary of £26,650 per year and various benefits including discounts on restaurant food and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Temporary live-in accommodation

50% discount on restaurant food

Free use of swimming pool and tennis court

Access to gym

Development and training

Discounts on hotel services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Chef de Partie in a quality hotel or restaurant.
• Experience in all areas of food preparation.
• Passion for local seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise daily kitchen operations.
• Engage with food suppliers and producers.
• Ensure food is prepared to agreed standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu composition

Purchasing

Decision making

Organizational skills

Food Safety knowledge

Job description

The role of Sous Chef is to deliver and supervise the day to day running of the kitchens, inspire the whole team to deliver on a consistent basis whilst ensuring the kitchen is a safe and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Food is prepared and cooked to agreed standards.
• Active role in the daily menu composition and development.
• Active role in daily purchasing.
• Engage with food suppliers and producers to ensure accurate knowledge.
• Positive financial performance of the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years as a Chef de Partie in a quality hotel or restaurant and be experienced in all areas of food preparation with a passion for local seasonal produce.
• Must be able to make decisions in pressured situations and deliver a quality product.
• Organizing, planning and prioritising skills are fundamental.
• Detailed knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety.
• Characteristics: cheerful, self‑aware, reliable, articulate and caring.

Salary & Benefits

• £26,650 per year with permanent contract for 45 hours per week.
• 28 days holiday per year.
• Temporary live‑in accommodation available.
• 50% discount on restaurant food during shift.
• Free use of swimming pool and tennis court.
• Access to gym.
• Development and training.
• Discounts on hotel services and products.
• Many more perks.