Sous Chef- Manchester

BM Caterers; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off (annual)

Masterclasses with Michelin-starredche

Development courses (levels 2–7)

Discounts and cashback

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday – paid charity day off

Free lunch daily

Mental Health Charter App access

Enhanced parental leave

Fertility/Grandparent leave

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a Monday to Friday role, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with occasional evening overtime. You will produce high-quality food, and step into the Head Chef's shoes when required, while driving menu ideas and standards.

You will develop new initiatives, research trends, and promote a strong team culture with a customer-focused approach. Commitment to learning through workshops and training is valued.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional kitchen qualifications (C&G 706 1 & 2 or NVQ or equivalent).
• Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at Level 2 required or in place.
• Experience in a similar operation is advantageous; supervising others is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop the highest standard of food within time and financial targets.
• Step into Head Chef's shoes when required and lead the kitchen team.
• Research innovative ideas and contribute to all areas of food production, including menu planning.
• Promote team spirit, company culture and adaptability to business needs.
• Gather feedback for continuous improvement and participate in workshops and forums.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Communication

Education

C&G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

Food Safety Level 2

Health & Safety Level 2

Tools

COSHH

HACCP

Job description

We're a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team.
This is a Monday to Friday role, working 7:00am to 3:30pm, with occasional evening overtime as required.
Producing and developing the highest standard of food within the required time and financial targets, you'll step into the Head Chef's shoes when required. You also have ideas of your own, and will be keen to develop new initiatives to improve standards.
Enthusiastic about food, you'll research innovative ideas and contribute to all areas of food production, from menu planning capturing food trends, to delighting our customers. An effective communicator, you're a professional who promotes team spirit, company culture and can switch the speed of your work when the business needs you to. With a strong customer focus, you'll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning by attending workshops and forums. And while your kitchen management skills may be at a basic level, you're ready to improve and grow.
With relevant experience and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent, you'll have Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2, and be confident in your working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP. 2 years' experience working in in a similar size operation would be an advantage, along with some experience in supervising others. bartlett mitchell are committed to supporting your future career and training options.
Our Benefits Include

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website