A country house hotel near Ashbourne, Derbyshire is looking for a Sous Chef to work alongside its Executive Chef. The kitchen holds 2 AA Rosettes and is listed in the Michelin Guide. It cooks a seasonal menu built around local produce, including herbs from the hotel's own garden.
The role would suit a Junior Sous Chef or a strong Senior Chef de Partie who is ready to step up. You'll run the kitchen when the Head is off, lead and train the junior team, and help develop the menu as the seasons change. Previous Sous Chef experience is welcome but not required. The Exec Chef is looking for someone with energy, a real interest in good food and the drive to keep improving.
The salary is around £35,000 plus roughly £275 a month in tips. That's for 40 hours over 4 days, with regular weekend days off. If you're relocating, a flat is available for up to 3 months at £60 a week.
Assist in running the kitchen with the Head Chef, and take charge when they're off
Run a section and the pass during service
Lead, train and support the Chefs de Partie and commis
Help develop seasonal dishes and menus
Keep food at the standard expected of a 2 AA Rosette kitchen
Order stock, check deliveries, rotate stock and keep waste down
Help write the rota and plan prep
Keep food safety, HACCP records and allergen information up to date
Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant
Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a fresh food kitchen
Confident running a section, and ready to take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is off
Rosette or fine dining experience would help, but it isn't required
Interested in seasonal cooking, and keen to contribute ideas to the menu
Able to lead and train junior chefs
Good working knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management
Energetic, reliable and serious about improving as a chef
40 hour work week over 4 days
TRONC of approx £3k per year
Yearly bonus
Exciting and dynamic fresh food kitchen
Genuine progression opportunities in a growing business
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Sous Chef - 40 hour/4 day work week in Ashbourne employer: Optimal Chef Services
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