We are on the hunt for a strong Sous Chef for this growing, successful, and highly regarded branded restaurant operator.
What’s on offer:
- The opportunity to gain secure employment with a growing operator that is expanding.
- Restaurant discounts across the estate
- Private medical healthcare plan – online GP, dental, eye tests, glasses, and other wellness initiatives.
- Paid professional qualifications (up to degree level!)
- The chance to develop your career with good solid progression and the ability to progress through their structured training and development plan.
- Free food whilst on duty
- Reward platform with discounts across gyms, restaurants, and retail
- The chance to make a difference and work for a company that is winning awards for their sustainability initiatives.
The role:
With restaurants throughout the UK, new sites continuously being launched and further expansion, the company have a unique quality offering that is delivering strong results.
You will be supporting the Head Chef with all aspects of the kitchen operation from training to stocks to compliance. As Sous Chef you will lead the team in this high-volume restaurant, ensuring high standards are met and great food is served daily.
The ideal candidate:
- You will be a passionate assistant kitchen manager or sous chef who has experience within branded restaurants.
- You will have experience working to specs and have great knowledge of all things back of house.
- You will have experience managing and supporting the overall performance of a kitchen in terms of culture, quality, training consistency and profit.
- The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- The ability to recruit, train, mentor, motivate and inspire your team with a focus on development and internal progression.
- A real passion to provide impeccable service, working hard to maintain and improve performance in order to provide an amazing customer experience, well-presented dishes, and a great kitchen atmosphere.
- The ability to ensure that the team are working to the highest standards, adhering to all policies and procedures as well as running a busy efficient shift and looking after all back of house duties related to the kitchen - stock ordering, stock control, labour, rotas etc.
Salary & package:
The starting salary for this role is up to £38,000 + service charge (£7000) and an outstanding benefits package.
If you have the right experience and would like to join this incredible business, please forward your CV.
Hesketh James is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics, or background.