Sous Chef - Bath

Job Description

Sous Chef- Community Lounge Witney- £20,000 + GP Bonus

The Package

£20,000 plus GP Bonus + GP bonus and great career opportunities

The Company

Our client is an up and coming community lounge that is going from strength to strength and is about to open a new venue in Witney. It is predominantly a community food led bar serving a variety of classics and priding itself on its great drinks selection. This is part of a growing national group who's outlets are fast becoming the places to be seen and who pride themselves in ensuring great customer service and relaxed environment.

The Role

As sous chef you will be tasked with ensuring a smooth running of the kitchen alongside the head chef and running the kitchen in their absence.

This is a small working team and you must be very hands-on, have previous experience in similar establishments and work well under pressure. The ideal candidate would be somebody who loves to work with fresh produce, enjoys working with a small team and who strives under pressure. Working within a brand previously would be preferable due to this concept working to brand standards.

What We Are Looking For

Successful individuals will preferably possess / be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to maintain the highest standards at all times and have a keen eye for detail.
• Assist the head chef in meeting and exceeding company food GP with roles such as ordering, wastage control, invoice processing, keeping within budgets, dishes plated to specification and stock rotation
• Support the head chef to train and develop team in order to exceed customer expectations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ensure all dishes are to company specification and delivered in a timely manner
• Ensure that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic and that all health and safety protocol is adhered to fully
• Obtain up to NVQ 2 qualifications would be preferable but not essential
• Worked to brand standards previously