Sous Chef – 1 Michelin Star Restaurant

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef for a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant. The ideal candidate will support the Executive Head Chef in managing the kitchen and lead a team of 20 industry professionals to maintain exceptional culinary standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum plus service charge, paid overtime, and opportunities for career progression in a fine dining setting. Suitable candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Live-in accommodation

Private healthcare

Career progression pathways

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a fine dining environment.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen brigade.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Lead the kitchen team to ensure high standards.
• Maintain consistency in dish presentation.
• Contribute to menu design and culinary goals.
• Manage inventory and ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety compliance

Job description

We are so excited to be assisting one of the UK’s most prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants as they embark on an exciting new era under the leadership of a highly acclaimed chef. With a focus on precision, creativity, and an exceptional guest experience, this fine dining destination offers a 50-cover restaurant, a private dining space, and an exclusive chef’s table.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Sous Chef…

• £40,000 per annum plus £8,000 to £10,000 service charge
• Paid overtime with increased service charge per hour
• Live-in accommodation available – £380 per month (all bills included)
• Private healthcare
• Leading a team of 20 industry professionals
• Outstanding training and development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Death in service benefit
• Discounts on F&B and hotel stays
• Free meals on duty

Responsibilities as the Sous Chef…

• Supporting the Executive Head Chef in overseeing all aspects of the kitchen
• Leading and developing the brigade to maintain world-class standards
• Ensuring precision and consistency in every dish served
• Contributing to menu development and upholding the restaurant’s culinary vision
• Managing stock control, kitchen organisation, and food safety complianceIf you are a Sous Chef with a fine dining background and the ambition to progress in one of the UK’s top kitchens, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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