Sous Chef - Live in option

Hall & Woodhouse - West Region; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established community food pub in Exeter seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join its kitchen leadership team. The role entails running kitchen service, ensuring food quality, and supporting junior chefs in a busy environment. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in high-quality standards and be passionate about their culinary craft.

Benefits

60% off meals on duty

Free chef uniform and kitchen shoes

Accommodation available

Pathway to promotion

Extra rewards for outstanding performance

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory role in a high-end kitchen.
• Skilled in various cooking techniques and food presentation.
• Proficient in food safety standards including allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen service and supervise team in Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Manage kitchen administration and compliance with hygiene regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety and hygiene

Leadership

Education

Level 3 professional Production Chef apprenticeship

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Live in available + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours + Sunday Times Best Places to Work...

Fabulous Cranberry Farm - Near to Exeter

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional community food pubs and situated in the heart of Cranbrook within easy reach of Exeter, the Cranberry Farm is the perfect example of a traditional pub. Built in 2017 in the style of a Devon farmhouse with attached barn, the pub is the only building on the Cranbrook development with chimneys, in order to service its beautiful open fireplaces. With a beautiful terraced garden, as well as regular events, the Cranberry Farm really is a pub for all seasons and occasions.

We are boosting our kitchen leadership team and have an opening for an experienced senior chef.

Your rewards as a Sous chef in our team:

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• Pay of £14.05 per hour
• Pay further boosted by a share of tips
• 60% off meals on duty, free chef uniform and kitchen shoes
• Extra rewards for outstanding performance
• A full package of lifestyle benefits
  
  in a business with sustainability at it's core
• Training and development with a clear path to Head Chef within H&W, a Sunday Times best places to work company
• Pathway to Level 3 professional Production Chef apprenticeship, subject to meeting entry conditions
• Accommodation at a cost of £74.62 pw if required (subject to availability)
• A warm and friendly welcome and all the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are a Sous chef who is:

• A highly organized Chef with supervisory experience in high end standard fayre
• Able to run service, deputizing for Head Chef when required
• Skilled in a range of cooking techniques with a broad food knowledge
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to lead, inspire and support the team's development
• A chef that enjoys the buzz of a busy service, and who cares about your craft
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability
• Career minded and looking for long term job security
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience as a chef in a similar role with supervisory responsibility and the ability to work as part of a team in a high paced and exciting kitchen is required. If that's you apply today!