About you...
A Craft & Cleaver Sous Chef is the lifeblood of our kitchen with a passion for high standards & excellent food. As Sous you'll need to have a strong head, leadership qualities, have experience in a similar role in a mid-high volume restaurant, and support your Head Chef and rest of the team through thick & thin.
We're looking for a Sous Chef we can nurture in to a Head Chef. The ability to drive and assist with our growing wedding and events business is paramount.
What we offer...
* A competitive salary - £34k basic
* Great share of tips - £10k a year
* Overall earnings of circa £44k
* Staff meals on shift
* 25% family & friends discount
* Inspiration days & foodie tours
* Christmas Day & Boxing Day off
* Company Pension
* Cycle Scheme - get money off a bike
* A young, ambitious company with expansion in our sights
About the Sous role...
·Working alongside the Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of a busy kitchen - ordering, food prep, team management, menu development etc.
* Build a positive & constructive relationship with your Head Chef and the management team to deliver and exceed targets & expectations
* Working alongside your junior team to support, inspire & develop them
* Maintaining & driving forward our high standards throughout the team & environment
* A 'customer first' mindset - we're nothing without our guests
* Build & maintain relationships with our suppliers
* Diligent stock & labour control with an eye for detail
* Build & maintain a fun, progressive & inclusive working environment
About us...
Craft & Cleaver is all about authentic American Barbecue, indulgent weekend Brunches and an impressive selection of Cocktails & Craft Beer.
We're growing through 2025 and 2026, and looking for awesome people to join our excellent team
If you think you've got the relevant experience and what you've read above excites you - don't delay - apply now to join the Craft & Cleaver family and be a key player in our exciting expansion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Chef: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Location:
* Hitchin SG5 1JQ (required)
Work Location: In person