Sous Chef

WSH Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group in Thatcham is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in team management and culinary development. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a culinary role, strong communication skills, and a passion for food and customer service. This full-time position involves 45 hours per week with opportunities for progression and a range of employee benefits, including complimentary meals during shifts and a workplace pension scheme.

Benefits

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

Opportunities for progression

28 days holiday increasing with service

Recommend a friend scheme

Exclusive discounts through HAPI scheme

Reward programmes and employee recognition

Workplace pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDP or senior CDP.
• Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running and developing the team.
• Develop new menu ideas and improve offerings.
• Ensure food quality is at its highest standard.
• Motivate and lead the chef team by example.
• Oversee stock levels and make key stock control decisions.
• Maintain food safety and health standards.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Leaving Cert level education or above

NVQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 Chef to 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
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Additional Information :

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

THE 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!

INDVIP

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1