Sous Chef - New Opening

TN United Kingdom; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting restaurant group as a Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team and ensure the delivery of exceptional service. This role offers a chance to work in a thriving environment, maintaining high standards in food quality and hygiene while supporting your team in a fast-paced setting. With opportunities for personal development and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their culinary career in a reputable establishment. Embrace the challenge and be part of a successful team dedicated to excellence!

Benefits

Overtime pay for extra hours

Staff food on every shift

50% staff discount

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Annual staff party

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Tips shared equally

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Proficiency with fresh ingredients and good kitchen skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards in food quality, hygiene, and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Hygiene Standards

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

Experience as a Sous Chef

Experience in Training Kitchen Staff

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Join Our Exciting Restaurant Group as a Sous Chef

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new opening and become part of one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK.

About the Role

As a Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef, lead and engage the kitchen team to deliver excellent service across 14 shifts per week. You will ensure the kitchen operates effectively and safely, maintaining high standards in food quality, hygiene, and safety protocols. You'll be proactive in managing stocks, health & safety, and hygiene, and will oversee the pass to ensure food is served on-spec and on-time, upholding 5-star kitchen standards.

The Benefits

• Overtime pay for hours worked over contracted hours
• Staff food on every shift
• 50% staff discount from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years of service
• Annual staff party - Loungefest!
• Competitions and incentives, including trips
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Pay flexibility with Wagestream
• Support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

What You Bring

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager looking to advance
• Proficiency with fresh ingredients and good kitchen skills (food prep, hygiene, knife skills)
• Strong work ethic, leadership, and ability to deliver high standards
• Driven and proactive in overcoming challenges
• Knowledge of KPIs and decision-making in the absence of the Head Chef
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and team members
• Familiarity with rota scheduling, sales, labour forecasts, recruitment, and HR
• Experience in training and recruiting kitchen staff, including apprentices and junior chefs

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