Role: Sous Chef
Location: Salcombe, Devon
Salary / Rate of pay: up to £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a luxurious hotel near Salcombe, situated dramatically on the Devon clifftops and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to join their talented team.
What’s in it for you?
1. Competitive salary
2. Share of service charge
3. Live in accommodation (subject to availability)
4. Discounted stays for staff, family and friends at any of our UK sites
5. Discounted food
6. Access to an employee benefits and rewards programme
7. Company awards
8. Life insurance
9. Company pension scheme
10. Training and development opportunities
Why choose our Client?
Surrounded by the rolling Devon countryside with stunning views of the coast too, our client is a luxurious 4 star standard boutique hotel, near Salcombe, with a 2 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant. In addition, the hotel has a large outdoor terrace area which opens seasonally and offers a selection of freshly prepared pizzas. Where possible, ingredients are sourced locally in Devon or grown in the hotel’s own kitchen garden.
The hotel is also able to cater for weddings and private events for up to 120 covers.
Staff accommodation is available if required, however, please note that this hotel is situated in a remote location with no public transport links, therefore, this role may be best suited to someone with their own transport.
What’s involved?
As the Sous Chef, you will be working closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen, running the kitchen and managing a kitchen team of 9 in their absence. You will also assist with staff recruitment and training ensuring everyone is working to the same high, consistent standard.
You will work with the senior chefs to control stock and food costs to keep wastage to a minimum as well as adhering to a budget. You will ensure that the food areas are set up ready for the day ahead and that the kitchen team is briefed accordingly, ready for service.
You will be a team player, able to work under pressure and multi-task to deliver great food, promptly. In addition, you must have a good eye for detail with the ability to cook dishes to a high standard, using fresh ingredients.
As an experienced chef, the successful Sous Chef will have previously worked to 3 AA Rosette or Michelin level, preferably. This role would be perfect for someone looking to step up to their first Sous Chef role, as well as someone already at that level.
Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Sous Chef role near Salcombe in Devon.
Consultant: Tania Varley
Job Number: 931977 /INDCHEF
Job Role: Sous Chef
Location: Salcombe, Devon
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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