Sous Chef Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our team at The Gregory in Harlaxton, where we aim to serve high-quality coffee, brunch, lunch, and dinner, with aspirations to elevate our offerings to fine dining.
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to develop a great work relationship and provide the best customer service.
You will possess experience in crafting exceptional gastro pub cuisine, create imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus, lead a dynamic kitchen team, oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, and maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Possess experience in crafting exceptional gastro pub cuisine.
* Create imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.
* Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
* Oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
* Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
* Demonstrated ability in managing, training, and supporting kitchen staff.
* Financially aware with strong analytical skills, capable of assisting in budget creation and maintaining commercial performance.
* Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing abilities.
* Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and thrive under pressure.
* Meticulous organisational skills with high attention to detail.
* Empathetic, clear, and highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
* Free meals whilst at work.
* Career development opportunities.
* HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels.
* Reward & recognition schemes.
* People awards to celebrate our employees.
* Work/life balance.
* Employee Benefits Platform.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Recommend a friend scheme.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Prestigious working environments.
* Team events scheduled throughout the year.
* 28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays.
* Pension scheme.
* Competitive salary.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants.