At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our opening team to create exceptional dining experiences and lead a passionate kitchen crew.
- Company: Be part of Retirement Villages Group, creating vibrant communities with a focus on quality dining.
- Benefits: Full-time role with career growth, supportive team, and the chance to shape a new restaurant.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for creativity and professional development.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a brand new restaurant while working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie, with strong leadership and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 25200 - 30800 £ per year.
Are you an ambitious Sous Chef looking to be part of something special from the very beginning?
We’re looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join the opening team at Yarrow, our brand new restaurant at Paramount Place, a luxury retirement village in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
Open to both residents and the public, Yarrow offers a fresh, seasonal dining experience in a beautifully designed setting, making this an exciting opportunity to help establish a destination restaurant with an excellent reputation.
This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, on a rota of any 5 days out of 7, with shifts including weekends and evenings.
Working alongside the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional food, leading the kitchen team, and creating memorable dining experiences for our residents and guests.
This is a hands on role with plenty of opportunity to bring ideas, develop your skills and progress your career within a growing organisation.
If you thrive in a quality-led kitchen, enjoy working with fresh ingredients, and take pride in delivering outstanding food and service, we’d love to hear from you.
- What you’ll be doing
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Prepare and deliver high quality, freshly cooked dishes using seasonal ingredients.
- Ensure every plate is presented to the highest standards of quality and consistency.
- Supervise, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
- Assist with menu development, bringing creativity and fresh ideas.
- Monitor stock levels, place orders and minimise food waste.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards, ensuring full compliance with HACCP procedures.
- Work closely with the front of house team to deliver an exceptional customer experience for residents and visitors alike.
- What we’re looking for
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up.
- Experience working in a fresh food, high quality hospitality environment.
- A genuine passion for producing exceptional food and delivering outstanding service.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a kitchen team.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to perform well in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen compliance.
- A positive, flexible approach and a willingness to work evenings and weekends as part of a rota.
Why join Retirement Villages Group?
At Retirement Villages Group, we’re creating vibrant communities where people can enjoy later life to the fullest.
Food plays a huge part in that experience, bringing people together and creating memorable moments every day.
As part of the opening team at Paramount Place, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a brand new restaurant, work with a supportive team, and build your career within a growing organisation that values quality, innovation and exceptional hospitality.
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Sous Chef employer: Retirement Villages
At Retirement Villages Group, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of our employees. As an Estates Supervisor at our new Paramount Place in Tunbridge Wells, you will not only lead a dedicated team but also have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your growth within the company. With a focus on creating safe and welcoming environments for our residents, you'll find meaningful and rewarding work in a vibrant community setting.
