Contract Personnel are recruiting a Sous Chef on behalf of our well established client based just south of Long Stratton just off the A140.
Are you a passionate and experienced chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career? Do you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy creating high-quality, seasonal dishes? If so this could be the perfect opportunity for you as a Sous Chef.
The restaurant has a loyal customer base that appreciates high quality, innovative dishes and they pride themselves on creating exceptional dishes made from locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. With fresh produce at your fingertips and meat directly from the onsite butchery within the Food Hall, you'll have all the tools to craft exciting, mouth-watering menus that showcase the best of the season.
Key Responsibilites
Supporting others: Work as a key part of the kitchen team and ensuring the smooth operation of your section and contributing to the overall success of the kitchen
Menu Creation: Contribute to the development of creative, seasonal menus that highlight fresh, local ingredients.
Maintain High Standards: Deliver consistently high quality dishes, ensuring presentation and flavour are always top notch.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with your fellow chefs to maintain a postive and efficient kitchen environment.
Food Safety Knowledge: Ensure all food safety and hygiene regulations are followed, maintaining a clean and safe workspace.
What they are looking for
Experience: Previous experience in a Junior Sous Chef or similar role is essential.
Creative & Motivated: A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and a desire to create innovative dishes.
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What We’re Looking For:
Experience: Previous experience in a Junior Sous Chef or similar role is essential.
Creative & Motivated: A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and a desire to create innovative dishes.
Team Player: Able to collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and lead by example.
Attention to Detail: A commitment to producing high-quality food with a focus on presentation and consistency.
Food Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.
What They Offer:
A competitive salary.
The opportunity to work with fresh, local ingredients and meat from the onsite butchery.
A supportive, creative kitchen environment where your input and ideas are valued.
Opportunities for growth and development within the kitchen team.
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to a support network.
If you’re a skilled chef looking for a new challenge and a chance to be part of a creative, driven kitchen team, they would love to hear from you! Plus, enjoy a better work-life balance with working hours only during the day.
Wage negotiated for the right applicant.
Additional pay:
Performance bonus
Tips
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person