Sous Chef - Lymington

TN United Kingdom; Lymington; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established boutique hotel near Lymington is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their small, dedicated team. This role focuses on preparing and presenting fresh, high-quality dishes for guests in an a la carte restaurant. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining kitchen standards, ensuring cleanliness, and crafting diverse menus to cater to various dietary needs. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and quality in every dish!

Qualifications

• Experience at Sous Chef level in a similar establishment.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 1 and 2 or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all elements of the kitchen.
• Create a range of interesting menus for both adults and children.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic.

Skills

Cooking with fresh produce

Kitchen management

Menu creation

Customer liaison

Education

NVQ Level 1

NVQ Level 2

Job description

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Sous Chef - Lymington - Up to £32,000 Plus Tips

An experienced Sous Chef is required for this amazing, picturesque hotel based near Lymington.
We are looking for someone who enjoys cooking fresh food and will take responsibility for all elements of the kitchen including preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to agreed standards.
This is a small boutique hotel where the main focus is cooking for the residents and guest in the a la carte restaurant. You will be working in a small and established team of 4/5 chefs.

Key Information:
Salary: £32,000 plus tips
Hours: 5/7 days, 12pm-9pm shifts with some occasional breakfast shifts, maximum 40 hours per week
Location: Lymington

Duties include:
* To take responsibility for all elements of the kitchen including preparation, cooking and presentation of food to agreed standards.
* To set and maintain standards.
* To ensure the kitchen is kept in a clean tidy and hygienic state.
* To liaise with customers, to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for.
* To respond to feedback from customers and amend menus as appropriate.
* To create a range of interesting menus for both adults and children
* Anything else reasonably requested by the management of the organisation

What you need to get the job as a Sous Chef:
Experience at Sous Chef level in a similar establishment
Qualified to NVQ Level 1 and 2 or Equivalent
Experience cooking with fresh produce and to a high standard
Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn and progress

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