The Braywood - Sous Chef

The Braywood; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable restaurant in Maidenhead is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and developing menu ideas. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a CDP, a passion for food, and the ability to maintain high food safety standards. This role offers 45 hours per week with various additional benefits, including complimentary meals during shifts and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

28 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Employee recognition and performance incentives

Enrolment into workplace pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDP or senior CDP.
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the team and developing menus.
• Oversee stock levels and make key decisions about stock control.
• Ensure food quality and safety procedures are maintained.

Skills

Experience as a CDP

Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques

Passion for food and customer service

Education

Leaving Cert level education or above

NVQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef, The Sous Chef will support our Head Chef in the running and development of the team in training, Health and safety and Menus.

About the Sous Chef role

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef, and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chefto develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offering
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

Hours per week : 45

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDP, senior CDP.
• Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and cuisines
• Leaving Cert level education or above
• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service

  Additional Information

  WSH Restaurants has built a family-feel culture where we offer development and progression for all. In addition to that, we also offer a range of benefits including :

  Benefits

  • Complimentary meals during shifts
  • Life Assurance
  • Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
  • 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
  • Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
  • Exclusive access to our HAPI scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym. memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
  • Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
  • Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  If you love providing great service and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!

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