SOUS CHEF / HEAD CHEF – NORTH YORKSHIRE – GASTRO PUB - 25k - 30K

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for a renowned gastro pub in North Yorkshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to progress to Head Chef within 6 to 12 months, working alongside an experienced Executive Chef. Ideal candidates will have experience in high volume, fresh food restaurants, and a strong desire to grow professionally within a busy kitchen environment. The pub is well-regarded for its modern British cuisine and operates at a high capacity, serving over 150 covers on weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume restaurant settings.
• Knowledge of kitchen management practices.
• Desire and ability to progress to Head Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations.
• Lead the brigade in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure high standards are maintained throughout the kitchen.
• Provide ongoing training and development for kitchen staff.
• Maintain consistency and quality of dishes served.

Skills

Experience in fresh food restaurants

Ability to manage kitchen operations

Strong leadership skills

Passionate about culinary arts

Job description

SOUS CHEF / HEAD CHEF – NORTH YORKSHIRE – GASTRO PUB - 25k - 30K

A Sous Chef looking to develop into a Head Chef is required for this award-winning gastro inn located in a quaint town in the North Yorkshire countryside

This quaint county Inn oozes charm and is set within idyllic surroundings, they have 10 guest bedrooms and have an excellent reputation within the local area and is well known for it’s traditional British cuisine which has a modern twist and is put together using fresh locally sourced ingredients and is therefore extremally busy serving around 150 – 200 covers over the weekends.

There is a professional and talented brigade of 5 Chefs and they are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Sous Chef to join them, they are looking someone who is hungry to drive their career forward as they would like to develop the right candidate into a Head Chef role within 6 to 12 months, you will join as Sous Chef and work alongside the current Executive Chef who will train you in all aspects of becoming a Head Chef until you are able to take on this role within the Restaurant.

The right candidate must have experience in working with fresh food restaurants which are a high standard and also have experience working in high volume establishments

As Sous Chef you will:

• Assist the Head Chef in managing and leading a professional brigade and run the kitchen in his absence
• Be able to lead by example to ensure consistency is filtered throughout the team
• Have a firm but fair management approach as the restaurant needs a talented and professional Sous Chef to ensure the high expectations are met
• Be responsible for assisting in overseeing all aspects of this busy kitchen operation
• Ensure ongoing training and development is offered to all members of the team
• Have solid man management and kitchen management

If you are looking for your next challenge as Sous Chef and are looking for an opportunity where you can progress within a well-renowned kitchen, then apply now!