We have a great opportunity to work and be part of our innovative and fun team, by joining Hospitality & Retail at FX Plus. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join our catering team working across both our Falmouth and Penryn campuses, to support our executive head chef in delivering an exceptional guest & student experiences by create exciting and innovate food menus for a diverse multi-cultural client base; whilst also developing their onsite teams by through coaching and leading by example. You will be a hands-on chef, with the skills and flexibility to manage the food output across our portfolio (including Hospitality and VIP events, Catered Halls, multi counter lunchtime offering and breakfast services). The role will involve the day to day running of a kitchen, ensuring your team are meeting the highest levels of service and standards, including food safety and food hygiene and be able to support the Executive Head Chef with menu development, managing food budgets and departmental financial targets. You will support our sustainability goals through recycling, minimise wastage, control costs and ensure the use of the best local produce known to Cornwall wherever possible. We are able to offer the successful candidate a genuine work-life balance and you will also be able to take advantage of a variety of benefits, which are detailed below, alongside structured learning and development opportunities. About You The ideal candidate will have the following experience: Hospitality/Catering Qualifications or NVQ Level up to level 3. Minimum of Level 3 food hygiene and capable of ensuring you and the team are follow all HACCAP guidelines and company best practices. A customer focused mind-set. Basic knowledge of setting menus and achieving GP’s. Have experience of working in a variety of different styles of catering/hospitality / bespoke events. Alongside the above requirements candidates will have high standards with ambition and drive to manage their own personal development. For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above. This post is offered on a 37.5 hour a week, full time basis working 5 days over 7 including some weekends and late evenings. About Us As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including: - Employer Pension Contribution up to 10% - 26 days 8 days bank holiday - Life Assurance - Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes) - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay - Cycle Scheme & Home & Tech Scheme - Vivup Lifestyle Discounts Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities. Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.