Sous Chef

Posted 1 hour 41 minutes ago by Rondel Trading Ltd

£28,000 - £30,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Berkshire, Crowthorne, United Kingdom, RG45 7AD
Job Description
SOUS CHEF

We are looking for a strong and confident Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in maintaining high standards across the kitchen and take control of service when required.

What we're looking for:

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional kitchen experience, including experience at Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef level

Strong leadership and ability to confidently manage the kitchen team during busy services

Excellent knowledge of sauces, stocks, meat, fish, pastry basics and modern cooking techniques

Strong understanding of plating, presentation, portion control and consistency

Excellent organisation of mise en place, prep lists, sections and kitchen operations

Calm and professional approach under pressure

Good understanding of menu specifications, ingredients, allergens and cooking methods

Understanding of food GP, portion control, stock management and waste reduction

Strong knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and temperature controls

Ability to communicate effectively with the Head Chef and Front of House team

Ability to train and develop CDPs, Commis Chefs and junior members of the kitchen

Confident problem-solving and ability to take responsibility when the Head Chef is unavailable

TRIAL SHIFT

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a practical trial shift as part of the recruitment process.

The trial will allow us to assess practical cooking ability, knife skills, organisation, cleanliness, communication, speed, plating, consistency and ability to work as part of the kitchen team.

We are looking for chefs who genuinely care about quality, consistency, cleanliness, teamwork and maintaining high standards on every service.

Location: Crowthorne

Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time

Start: Immediate

If interested, please send your CV, current position and availability to arrange an initial discussion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Employee discount

Experience:
Chef De Partie: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person