Join Our Client's Culinary Team as a Sous Chef!
Are you passionate about real cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients? As a Sous Chef, you'll be at the heart of our client's kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading the team to culinary excellence.
Your role will involve:
* Leadership: Guiding and developing the kitchen team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations during shifts.
* Attention to Detail: Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, stock control, health & safety, and food quality.
* Operational Excellence: Ensuring the kitchen runs effectively and safely, with a relentless focus on detail.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Proven Expertise: You have substantial experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous/Assistant Kitchen Manager, ready to elevate your culinary career.
* Culinary Mastery: You excel in working with fresh ingredients, demonstrating strong knife skills, maintaining high hygiene standards, and preparing both hot and cold dishes.
* Leadership Qualities: You lead by example, with a positive attitude and a hands-on approach, inspiring your team to perform at their best.
* Decision-Making Ability: You are confident in making crucial decisions in the Head Chef's absence, whether it involves staffing, stock control, or ensuring food safety compliance.
* Effective Communication: You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to manage your team effectively and build strong, trusting relationships.
* Talent Development: You have a keen eye for talent and are passionate about mentoring and helping others grow to reach their full potential.
Perks and Benefits:
* Competitive Salary: Earn up to £34,000 annually, plus a share of Tronc which can add up to £3,500 per year.
* Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy adaptable shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
* Dining Discounts: Receive substantial discounts on meals and drinks for you and up to six guests when off duty.
* Accommodation Savings: Benefit from 33% off our client's hotel stays and 20% off for friends and family.
* Career Development: Access a structured development program with a clear path to becoming a General Manager.
* Lifestyle Card: Gain instant access to over 5,000 discounts across various aspects of your lifestyle, including local independents, national chains, and online businesses. This card is a free benefit for all team members.
* Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate long service with awards, enjoy a special birthday gift, and earn up to £1,000 through our refer-a-friend and chef recruitment incentives.
Why Join Us?
Our client is growing, and they want you to grow with them. They've been investing in their business and seeing great results. Join their pub family and be part of their success. They are a friendly, hands-on team with a passion for running great pubs, always looking for like-minded people to work and grow with them.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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