Sous Chef

Description

Sous Chef - earn 38,000- 40,000 plus 300- 400 monthly service charge at a boutique hotel near Canterbury.

Are you an experienced chef ready to take on greater responsibility within a varied fresh-food operation? This Sous Chef opportunity near Canterbury offers strong earning potential, genuine menu involvement and the chance to help lead a seasonal, event-led business.

What's in it for you?

38,000- 40,000 salary, depending on experienceApproximately 300- 400 service charge per monthTotal annual package worth approximately 41,600- 44,800Permanent, full-time positionGenuine involvement in menus and daily specialsFresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local producersA varied operation covering restaurant dining, weddings and private eventsA beautiful coastal countryside setting near CanterburyThe opportunity to develop your leadership and commercial skillsGenuine progression within an ambitious independent hospitality businessYour new role

As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to manage the complete kitchen operation. Based near Canterbury, you'll help lead the 20-bedroom hotel kitchen across daily dining, resident breakfasts, Sunday lunch, afternoon tea, weddings and private functions.

The business is highly seasonal and event-led, so you'll support the planning of menus, staffing and preparation around changing demand and busy periods.

You will:

Support the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchenLead and motivate the brigade during busy servicesMaintain excellent food quality, presentation and consistencyContribute to seasonal menus, specials and dish developmentSupport restaurant, wedding and event food deliveryAssist with ordering, stock rotation and waste controlHelp manage food costs, gross profit and kitchen labourTrain and develop junior kitchen team membersMaintain excellent food safety, HACCP and allergen standardsStep up and lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absenceWork closely with the front-of-house and events teamsWhat we're looking for

The successful Sous Chef will have experience within a fresh-food kitchen at a quality hotel, restaurant or event-led venue.

You'll also need:

Strong fresh-food preparation and cooking skillsExperience leading a team during busy servicesAn interest in seasonal menu and dish developmentGood commercial awareness and stock-control knowledgeExperience supporting weddings or large eventsA calm, hands-on and organised approachStrong communication and team-development skillsExcellent food-safety and allergen knowledgeThe ability to adapt to seasonal peaks and quieter periodsThe existing right to work in the UKExperienced Senior Chef de Parties who are ready to step into kitchen management are also encouraged to apply.

If this Sous Chef role near Canterbury sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 49294 / INDCHEFS

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5419314741