Sous Chef Location: Knowle Country House, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7HP Department: Catering Reports to: Head Chef
Contract: 35 hour week, No fixed hours, 5/7 contract, unsociable hours so need to be available daytimes, evenings and weekends
About the role Are you a passionate and motivated chef who takes pride in producing high-quality food and leading by example?
Knowle Country House is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys working as part of a team, maintaining high culinary standards and helping to create an outstanding dining experience for our guests.
As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen, delivering consistently excellent food, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, and supporting the development of the kitchen team.
You will also take responsibility for leading the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring that service runs smoothly and standards remain consistently high.
Key responsibilities: Kitchen Operations
Support the Head Chef with the daily management and smooth running of the kitchen.
Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard, following agreed menus, recipes and portion sizes.
Ensure the kitchen is organised, well-prepared and ready for service.
Monitor food quality, presentation and consistency throughout service.
Contribute ideas for new dishes, seasonal menus and menu improvements.
Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.
Team Leadership and Development
Supervise, support and motivate the kitchen team during service.
Allocate duties and help organise daily workloads to ensure an efficient service.
Lead by example, ...
