Overview
As Sous Chef, you'll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring every dish showcases the best of fresh, quality ingredients and reflects our high standards. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help maintain consistent excellence across all areas of the kitchen, bringing both skill and creativity to every aspect of the role. You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying calm under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build great relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams, ensuring seamless collaboration. Beyond cooking, your role will include key operational tasks such as stock control, ordering from nominated suppliers, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness. You will take charge in the Head Chef's absence, confidently managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.
If you're energized by a challenge, passionate about food, and take pride in delivering excellence, you'll fit right in.
Note: This role description references a team video and a hospitality brand overview.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef and manage a talented kitchen team to maintain high standards across all kitchen areas.
* Contribute to menu development and costing.
* Maintain stock control and order from nominated suppliers.
* Oversee kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
* Cover the Head Chef in their absence, managing the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.
* Collaborate with front-of-house and management teams to ensure seamless service.
Qualifications and Skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams.
* Ability to work well in fast-paced environments, stay calm under pressure, and meet deadlines efficiently.
* Passion for food and pride in delivering excellence.
Benefits (illustrative examples)
* Birthday paid holiday; development programs and paid breaks; discounts on food and stays at inns.
* Confidential employee support and wellbeing resources; opportunities to explore company locations.
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