We are looking for a Sous Chef to join us at The Akeman in Tring.
What’s in it for you?
1. Up to £33,000* per annum plus your share of cash and card tips
2. Free meal whilst on shift
3. Flexible shift patterns available
4. Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
5. 33% off our hotel accommodation
6. Award-winning training program with a clear pathway to Head Chef
7. Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
8. Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and fantastic discounts for everyday shopping at brands such as Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks & Tesco
9. Service Awards
10. A Birthday Gift
11. An invitation to Oakfest our annual company festival!
12. Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000
About The Akeman:
Located just off the main high street of the historical market town of Tring and close to the Natural History Museum, is The Akeman, the first pub the Oakman Group opened in 2007. The Akeman has a large restaurant with a theatre-style kitchen, Josper Grill and a wood-fire pizza oven, an open bar area, a courtyard for alfresco dining, a private meeting room, and a secluded snug area.
The Akeman serves a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu enhanced by weekly specials carefully crafted by a team of chefs based on sustainable, quality ingredients. Traceable from farm to fork, our meat and poultry come from British farms, our eggs are free range, and our fish is responsibly sourced from suppliers approved by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
About The Oakman Group:
Recognised as a leading employer, we are extremely proud to be within the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for.
We know that the key to success is the people within the business, and that the first step is recruiting the best people who are passionate about delivering the best service and using the best ingredients in the best setting.
The next step is to give back and invest in our employees:
13. Our award-winning online training academy offers education on demand, providing you with the knowledge and experience to be the best you can be, anytime, anywhere.
14. Our suppliers work closely with us to supply hands-on experience and craft visits. So, our teams can appreciate the quality products we serve.
15. We also offer all employees across the business access to apprenticeship opportunities and development programmes, allowing individuals to grow and further their careers.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that you are the reason behind our site and company successes, and we want to recognise this with competitive pay packages and benefits. In return, all we ask is that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group core values.
About You:
16. You will know your way around a kitchen, having worked as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef previously and be ready for your next challenge!
17. You will be passionate about food, have impeccable standards and a great team spirit
18. You are ready to support the Head Chef with the running of the Kitchen
19. You are ready to assist the Head Chef with leading and developing the team
20. You are ready to assist the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef with the creation of the specials menu