Sous Chef Live in Available

McMullen & Sons Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Hertford is looking for a Sous Chef to deliver exceptional food and support the Head Chef. This role offers a competitive salary of £31,004-£32,041 live out or £26,736-£27,773 live in along with a range of benefits including flexible shifts and training opportunities. Applicants should have previous kitchen experience and a commitment to quality standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Discounted meals

Fantastic training and career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• Must be keen to develop and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to company standard and exceed guest expectations.
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, and wastage control.
• Support the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputize in their absence.
• Train and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Experience in a busy kitchen

Food Safety compliance

Team training and development

Calm under pressure

Job description

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Sous Chef

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about maintaining quality standards and would enjoy helping create a stylish, vibrant bar offering great bar food from brunch through to dinner then you could be our next Sous Chef at our High Street Premium concept, an important part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

Salary: £31,004-£32,041 live out/£26,736-£27,773 live in