Sous Chef - Premium Pub

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with consistent hours, a competitive pay rate, and generous meal discounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and supervisory experience in a high-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills and advance towards a Head Chef position. Join a company recognized as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is supported. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

60% off meals on duty

Free chef uniform

Kitchen shoes

Extra rewards for outstanding performance

Training and development opportunities

Pathway to Level 3 apprenticeship

Sensible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory chef role with high-end standards.
• Proficient in food safety and kitchen administration.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen service and support Head Chef as needed.
• Lead and inspire team while ensuring compliance with food safety.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Supervisory Experience

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety and Hygiene

Kitchen Administration

Team Leadership

Sustainability Compliance

Education

Level 3 Professional Production Chef Apprenticeship

Job description

Premium Pub + Tips + 60% off meals + Sunday Times Best Places to Work ....

Amazing Thatched Community Pub

The Portsmouth Arms was built in 1997 under a stunning 90 tonne thatched roof. Under the main floor lays a time capsule filled with items from mid - 1997. The capsule was installed by the Earl of Portsmouth before the pub opened to the public and the opening ceremony was attended by children from the local Hatch Warren Junior School, who are all now in their 30’s. An unveiling of the capsule is planned for the 25th Anniversary in 2022. The interior of the pub combines a fabulous traditional dining room with more informal dining areas for eating, together with and a cosy and comfortable bar with relaxed seating, and separate outside patio. The large garden has seating for around 50 and an extensive children's play area - perfect for the longer spring and summer evenings when you don’t have a care in the World!

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 its 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
• 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
• Able to reliably manage the commute, days, evenings and weekends
• 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!