Sous Chef — High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

RGIT Australia; Newquay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable all-year-round employment

Career progression opportunities

Daish’s Training Academy

£100 refer-a-friend bonus

Birthday day off

Staff and family holiday discount

Job summary

Daish’s Holidays is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support Head Chefs and kitchen teams in delivering high-quality meals for up to 150 guests. The role features a 45-minute service window and set menus, with opportunities for career progression and access to the Daish’s Training Academy.

Applicants should have experience in busy kitchens, be organised, and flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The company offers year-round employment and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced working in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Committed to high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Interested in developing culinary skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality food as directed by the Head Chef and independently preparing dishes where required.
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and food service.
• Helping to implement menus and contribute to new and existing menu creations.
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation across all meals served to our guests.
• Training new members of the kitchen team.
• Working with the Head Chef to ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and ready for service.
• Assisting with daily stock replenishment and monthly stocktaking when required.
• Supporting the Head Chef with food cost control and effective stock management.
• Maintaining required food safety records.

Job description

Daish’s Holidays is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support Head Chefs and kitchen teams in delivering high-quality meals for up to 150 guests. The role features a 45-minute service window and set menus, with opportunities for career progression and access to the Daish’s Training Academy.

Applicants should have experience in busy kitchens, be organised, and flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The company offers year-round employment and a range of staff benefits.