Role: Sous Chef Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Salary / Rate of pay: £32,500 per annum Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established 4-star hotel, set in the historic town of Bridgwater in Somerset, and we have an opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef with previous kitchen experience to join their team and play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Share of tips A free night's stay in any of our sister properties, for every year of service Discounted staff stays at any of our sister properties, worldwide Discounted food and drinks in any of our restaurants and bars Discounted car hire in the UK and abroad Access to an employee discount platform Company pension scheme Training and development opportunities Package £32,500 per annum Why choose our Client? Set in the heart of the historic town of Bridgwater in Somerset, and within walking distance of both the local public transport links and amenities, our client is a modern, yet well-established, business-led 4-star hotel with a popular on-site restaurant. The hotel restaurant is catered for by an experienced kitchen team of 10, serving an average of 60-80 covers per evening, with varying numbers at weekends. The hotel is also able to cater for buffet lunches of up to 40 covers. Please note that accommodation is not available with this role, so candidates should only apply if they can commute to the Bridgwater area of Somerset daily. What's involved? Working closely with the Head Chef, the successful Sous Chef will support the day-to-day management of the kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service as well as leading the team in the Head Chef's absence. You will lead by example, inspire the team, and help drive operational excellence across all areas of the kitchen. You will assist with menu implementation, ensuring all dishes are delivered to specification. You will monitor kitchen performance, supporting staff training and development, as well as coaching and mentoring junior chefs and kitchen team members. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for managing stock control, ordering, storage, and stock rotation processes, whilst maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient working environment for all and ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures are adhered to. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or a Junior Sous Chef who's looking to step into their first Sous Chef role and can remain calm under pressure. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, fresh-food environment and is passionate about food and committed to maintaining high standards. Please note that accommodation is not available with this role, so candidates should only apply if they can commute to the Bridgwater area of Somerset daily. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Sous Chef role in Bridgwater, Somerset. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 per recommendation. Consultant: Tania Varley Job Number: 936252 / INDCHEFS Job Role: Sous Chef Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.