At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a professional kitchen team and create delicious modern British dishes for events.
- Company: Exciting wedding venue near St Neots with a focus on quality and fresh ingredients.
- Benefits: Earn £32,000-£35,000, enjoy free meals, and receive professional training.
- Other info: Enjoy structured rotas, minimal late finishes, and great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team, develop your culinary skills, and work with fresh ingredients.
- Qualifications: Two years' experience in a similar role and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you an experienced chef looking for better hours without stepping away from quality cooking? This Senior Sous Chef opportunity in St Neots offers fresh ingredients, structured development and the chance to help lead a professional team within a busy wedding venue.
What's in it for you?
- Salary of £32,000-£35,000, depending on experience
- Company bonus scheme
- 45-hour contract working five days out of seven
- Rotas provided one month in advance
- Very few late finishes
- Full uniform provided and laundered
- Free meals while working
- Free on-site parking in St Neots
- Company pension and high-street discounts
- Professional training courses and qualifications
- Career development across several quality venues
- Team events, chef competitions and recognition awards
Your new role
As Senior Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef with the daily operation of a busy wedding venue near St Neots. You'll help lead food preparation and service for events of more than 100 guests while maintaining consistently high standards.
You will:
- Deputise for the Head Chef when required
- Lead and support the kitchen team
- Prepare and present modern British dishes using fresh ingredients
- Maintain quality and consistency during busy events
- Support menu planning and the testing of new dishes
- Complete kitchen administration and respond to emails
- Follow food safety, HACCP and allergen procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen
- Complete occasional lone-working shifts when required
What we're looking for
The successful Senior Sous Chef will have at least two years' experience at a comparable level, ideally within a wedding venue, banqueting or high-volume events operation.
You'll also need:
- Experience catering for more than 100 guests
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A calm and organised approach under pressure
- A genuine passion for fresh food
- Your own transport due to the countryside location
- The existing right to work full-time in the UK
Please note that live-in accommodation is not available.
If this Senior Sous Chef position in St Neots sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today. Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.
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