Role: Sous Chef
Location: Orpington
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
A busy and well-established garden centre café in Orpington is currently seeking a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef to support the day-to-day running of a high-volume daytime operation delivering quality food in a vibrant hospitality environment.
Working closely with the senior kitchen leadership, the Senior Sous Chef will help oversee a small team consisting of two Chef de Parties and one Food Service Assistant, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, service, and kitchen organisation.
Working Pattern:
The role is based on 40 hours per week, working 5 days over 7, including weekends.
Service Style:
The venue offers a busy daytime service including:
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A full à la carte menu
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Breakfast service
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A light lunch offering
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will be a confident and organised chef with the ability to support a small team in a busy environment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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Experience working within a commercial kitchen environment (garden centre experience advantageous).
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Previous experience within high street or leisure catering operations.
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A strong background across both bakery and savoury sections.
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Confidence working with a varied menu and contributing to menu development.
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The ability to lead, motivate and support a small kitchen team.
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A calm and organised approach when working within a busy, high-volume service environment while maintaining excellent food standards.
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Sous Chef in Orpington employer: Mint People
At Mint People, we pride ourselves on being a premier employer in the luxury hospitality sector, offering our Housekeepers the chance to work in some of the UK's most prestigious 5-star hotels. With competitive pay rates, flexible working opportunities, and a strong focus on career development, we ensure that our team members thrive in an environment where excellence is celebrated. Join us to elevate your career while contributing to unforgettable guest experiences in a supportive and dynamic work culture.
