Sous Chef - Live in available

Le Strange Arms; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Flexible Hours

Tips

Job summary

The Three Blackbirds is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. We pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced food and expressing culinary creativity, working closely with the Head Chef to deliver an exceptional experience for guests.

In this role you will maintain high standards of taste, presentation and consistency while managing inventory, cost control and health and safety. Flexible hours and incentives accompany a competitive hourly pay with tips via Wagestream.

Qualifications

• Ensure every dish meets high standards of taste, presentation and consistency.
• Confident in kitchen operations, including inventory management, cost control and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Head Chef to cultivate a positive and motivated work environment.
• Ensure all team members perform to their best abilities.

Skills

Sous Chef skills

Job description

Overview

The Three Blackbirds is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. At Chestnut, we pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced food and expressing culinary creativity. Working closely with the Head Chef, we are seeking an individual who has a great eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experience for our guests.

Job Requirements

• Ensure every dish meets our high standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Confident in kitchen operations, including inventory management, cost control, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to cultivate a positive and motivated work environment, ensuring all team members perform to their best abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Incentives: Enjoy both team and individual incentives that reward your hard work and dedication – including staff days out and trips abroad
• Flexible Hours: Allowing our employees to maintain a work and home life balance
• Tips: Earn tips on top of your competitive hourly pay. Enjoy tracking your financial progress by using Wagestream

Perks of Working with Us

• Being part of a friendly, supportive team as well as integrating with an array of different staff teams from other Chestnut properties
• Additional tips on top of competitive hourly pay
• Opportunities for growth and development within hospitality careers
• A vibrant, community-focused work environment.
• Enjoy both food and room discounts with friends
• Access to our exclusive Chestnut Hub which offers 100s of high street discounts
• High quality, fresh staff food included
• Industry accredited and nationally recognised qualifications
• Employee reward and recognition prizes
• Referral scheme (earn up to £1500 per referral)

About Chestnut

Located within the East Anglia region, we are a growing group of stunning pubs with rooms and Bottle Shops. We are proud yet humble and at our core, we always strive to do the best we can for our fantastic people. Our team members are at the heart of who we are, which is why we offer a variety of hours to suit our team members and their personal commitments.