Sous Chef: Lead the Kitchen with Guaranteed Hours & Tips

Lounge Café Bars; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular café bar chain is looking for an experienced Sous Chef in Lancaster. You will lead kitchen operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while utilizing fresh ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in kitchen management, exceptional communication skills, and a strong work ethic. This position offers competitive hourly pay, guaranteed hours, staff discounts, and various benefits including holiday pay and bonuses.

Benefits

Hourly pay up to £14.00 + tips

Guaranteed contracted hours

50% off staff discount

Paid breaks

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and demonstrate good kitchen skills.
• Driven to uphold high kitchen standards and enhance team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts ensuring the kitchen operates effectively and safely.
• Manage kitchen standards including stocks, Health & Safety, and hygiene.

Skills

Chef skills (food prep hot and cold)

Communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Strong work ethic

Job description

A popular café bar chain is looking for an experienced Sous Chef in Lancaster. You will lead kitchen operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while utilizing fresh ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in kitchen management, exceptional communication skills, and a strong work ethic. This position offers competitive hourly pay, guaranteed hours, staff discounts, and various benefits including holiday pay and bonuses.