Sous Chef - Live in option - Gardeners Arms

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery & Managed; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned food pub in England is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. This role involves running service and supervising kitchen staff while maintaining high food preparation standards. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar position and a strong understanding of food safety and presentation specifications. The position offers competitive pay, tips, a structured career path, and excellent working conditions.

Benefits

60% off meals

Free chef uniform

Training and development opportunities

Accommodation support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef in a supervisory role required.
• Able to run service and support the Head Chef when needed.
• Skilled in various cooking techniques with broad food knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of food preparation and service.
• Lead and inspire kitchen team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques proficiency

Kitchen administration competence

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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

Dig the Gardeners Arms

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb destination food pubs, and dating back to the 17th century, the Gardeners Arms is how we all imagine a country pub should be - cosy in the winter, with roaring log fires and traditional oak beams, and glorious in the summer, with a beautiful garden. The pub even has its own grape vines and wild deer visit occasionally! It is a characterful place that celebrates the joy of horticulture with pin-ups of famous gardeners in the loos, along with a host of other quirky décor touches that bring the pub to life.

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!

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