At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and create delicious meals in a high-volume restaurant.
- Company: Join a well-known, award-winning retailer with a vibrant dining scene.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, and health support.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a busy kitchen and develop your culinary leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and a passion for food required.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
Location: Near Southampton
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Hours: 38-hour contract, day shifts only, every other weekend off
Benefits: Company discount scheme, Retail discount scheme, Company uniform, Free On-site Parking, up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata), Cycle Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day, Wellbeing support with internal Mental Health First Aiders and external Employee Assistance Program, Company pension scheme for eligible employees.
This role is ideally suited to someone who has a strong understanding of all aspects of the kitchen sections and who has gained some kitchen management experience. If you have Pastry experience, this would also be beneficial.
Please note: As the role is based at a retail outlet outside the city centre, the successful candidate must be able to commute directly.
Working closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager, the successful Sous Chef will:
- Have gained some management experience in a busy kitchen environment.
- Be able to manage and control all aspects of the kitchen and food operation, including following menu guides and ensuring consistency across service.
- Have good leadership skills.
- Be able to motivate and manage a team of 12 chefs.
- Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Support team members as and when required.
- Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.
- Ensure Health & Safety legislation and kitchen processes are followed.
- Assist with training 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.
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