Sous Chef - Fast-Paced Culinary Lead | Free Golf, Training

Get Golfing; Hook; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Free Golf

50% discount on food and beverage

Staff referral programme

Job summary

Get Golfing CIO, a charity that supports English golf facilities, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Hook, England. You will report to the Head Chef and help deliver high-quality dishes for our members and visitors.

The role requires at least 3 years in a busy kitchen, leadership and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. We offer competitive pay (£15/hour), pension, training, and staff perks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Experience as Sous Chef or similar preferred.
• Degree or certification in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Strong leadership, time management and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in menu development and implementation.
• Prepare, cook and plate dishes to high standards.
• Oversee kitchen during Head Chef's absence to maintain quality and speed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Minimize waste and manage inventory and portions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Expand culinary knowledge to introduce new items.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

Culinary equipment

Job description

Get Golfing CIO, a charity that supports struggling English golf facilities, is seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. As a Sous Chef, you will report to the Head Chef and work alongside a talented culinary team to produce high-quality dishes for our members and visitors. Get Golfing currently owns and operates 11 sites with 6,000 members and over 130,000 unique visitors each year. Our annual revenues are circa £17 million, which are re-invested back into our venues and our staff's careers. If you are a team player with demonstrated experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in developing and implementing menus that align with our high standards and innovative culinary vision
• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes in a timely and efficient manner
• Oversee the kitchen staff in the Head Chef's absence to ensure consistent quality, presentation, and speed of service
• Ensure food preparation and storage comply with health and safety regulations and standards
• Minimize waste and maintain food costs by adhering to portion control guidelines and proper inventory management
• Uphold highest standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area
• Continuously expand current knowledge of culinary trends and techniques to introduce new menu items and flavors
  
  

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Former experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent role preferred
• Degree or certification in Culinary Arts or related field
• Solid knowledge of culinary techniques and tools
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a hot and fast-paced environment
• Outstanding leadership, time management, and communication skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  
  

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Training & Development
• Free Golf
• 50% discount on food and beverage
• Staff referral programme