THE ROLE
At Mollie’s, Chefs must be food obsessed, dedicated to exceeding guest expectations, and focused on training and developing within a high performing kitchen team to achieve agreed KPIs, controls, and high standards. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be a dynamic team member expected to lead from the front to train and develop the team around you and to consistently deliver the high standards of food our guests expect. You need to be driven, passionate about food, and have an acute attention to detail. You will ensure that operational procedures are always maintained to ensure consistency and compliance. You will work closely with the Head Chef to review new processes, initiatives and offerings to ensure efficiency and constantly improve the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the Head Chef in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
* Consistently delivering food to high company standards
* Ensuring strict compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations
* Working with the Head Chef to train and develop the kitchen team
* Supporting the Head Chef with ordering and stock takes
Core Strengths
* A passion for food
* The ability to lead a team and build relationships with colleagues both in the kitchen and on the floor
* The ability to work under pressure
* A keen eye for detail
* Organisation
* Communication
Experience & Requirements
* A minimum of three years’ experience as a Sous Chef is essential
* Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is a bonus
* A qualification in catering/ hospitality is desirable but not essential
* Certification to Level 3 Food Safety is preferable
Benefits
* Salary £38,500 per annum
* 28 days annual leave (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* 10% Tronc Scheme
* Mollie’s Career Pathway programme including Paid qualifications
* Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
* Company sick pay
* Hospitality Rewards (Discounts Platform)
* Celebration Day – additional day of leave after three years of service
* Complimentary meal every shift
* Unlimited free tea, coffee, and soft drinks every shift
* Discounted food and accommodation
* 24-hour access to our wellness programme
* Discounts on GHD and Cowshed products
* Length of Service Rewards
* Monthly awards scheme
* Up to £500 refer a friend scheme
* Birthday Reward
Mollie’s is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to Mollie’s.
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