SOUS CHEF

A well-established retail business is seeking a Sous Chef for a permanent position near Southampton. This role offers a 38-hour contract with day shifts only and a salary of circa £31,000 plus benefits.

Leisure Solutions specialise in the recruitment of Leisure and Hospitality professionals across the UK, working with a range of businesses to attract the right people, helping businesses thrive and improving lives.

We are working with an award-winning multi-purpose retail outlet with several venues across the South of England, each venue has a large, high-volume on-site restaurant. These restaurants provide breakfast and lunch dining, operating between the core hours of 9am to 5pm from Monday to Saturday and between 10:00am and 4:00pm on a Sunday. The venue offers full breakfast service until 11.30am and then an array of hot food, served counter style, which includes fresh pizzas, home-cooked pies, and an on-site carvery.

As Sous Chef, we are looking for someone who has gained some management experience in a busy kitchen environment and can control the food operation, ensuring consistency across service and manage a brigade of over 12 chefs. Working closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager, you will:

• Assist with the management of all aspects of the kitchen operation
• Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Have knowledge of each section, supporting team members as and when required
• Manage your kitchen team
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence
• Ensure Health & Safety, EHO and HACCP standards and procedures are done properly
• Assist with all training, teaching new starters and supporting junior members of staff
• Liaise with other departments in the business as part of the senior management team
• Complete stock checks, audits and ordering

We are looking for someone who can be a leader of the kitchen team. While all applications are considered, this role is ideally suited to someone who has experience across all kitchen sections and gained some kitchen management experience. It would be beneficial if you:

• Have gained experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen
• Have knowledge of counter service delivery
• Have a good knowledge of kitchen processes and Health & Safety legislation
• Can follow menu guides and ensure consistency on dishes

The company is keen to reward their team members. This role comes with:

• Competitive salary: Up to £31,000 per annum for a 38-hour contract
• Staff Discount
• Company uniform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Range of company benefits
• Free On-Site Parking

This role is based at a retail outlet outside the city centre, and it is recommended that the person is able to commute directly.

If this position is of interest, please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV with your application. We value all applications; however, due to volume numbers, we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our clients. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. In line with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, we are prohibited from charging work-seekers for work finding services.