Description
Role: Sous Chef
Pay: £40,000 to £45,000 per year + Tips
Job Type: Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Location: The Boathouse, 9 Quay Road, Christchurch BH23 1BU
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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our busy waterside restaurant and friendly kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and confident working in a fast paced environment while supporting the Head Chef in delivering high quality dishes and maintaining exceptional kitchen standards.
Your job role will include:
· Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
· Leading and motivating the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence.
· Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes to company standards.
· Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials.
· Ensuring consistent presentation and quality of all food served.
· Managing food preparation and service during busy periods.
· Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering and stock control.
· Minimising waste and maintaining GP targets.
· Ensuring all food hygiene, health and safety, and HACCP procedures are followed.
· Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen staff.
· Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
· Assisting with rotas and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Please check that you are able to travel to the location before applying for the role.
----------------------------------- What we are looking for:
· Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
· Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Chef de Partie.
· Excellent leadership and communication skills.
· Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen management.
· Good verbal and written English.
· Strong initiative and a proactive attitude.
· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Passion for fresh food and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
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Discounted or free food
Employee discount
----------------------------------- Schedule:
· Full-time hours
· Day shift
· Evening shift
· Holidays
· Weekend availability