Sous Chef - Contract Personnel Limited : Job Details

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.
• Attention

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