Sous Chef

Job Summary

The newly refurbished and opened Blacksmiths Arms in Rothwell are looking for a Sous to join our team. We offer a great working environment with a brilliant all fresh produce, fun and funky gastropub menu.

All our food is home cooked using the best ingredients so food satisfaction in your work will be there constantly.

We are wanting to find a committed team player, who strives for excellence in all food sourcing, preparation and presentation. Will have a proven ability to be relied upon by the Head Chef to undertake key responsibilities within the kitchen environment, upholding essential high standards and a smooth-running process.

Our ideal sous chef will need to have a good attitude in the kitchen and have a positive thinking attitude towards all that we do. Our kitchen will be a positive atmosphere which is a good place to work and you will get a lot of reward from doing so.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Can clearly demonstrate all basic chef skills, creating all dish elements from scratch, e.g. bread, sauces, desserts, and ensure this is trained through each of the supporting chef team.
Strives for excellence, wanting to do things right, no corner cutting
Ensure that our ethos behind the sourcing of ingredients is upheld at every opportunity and continues to deliver. Food is a passion.
Demonstrates a commercial drive to exceed targets, understand costings, margins and stock control. Willing to cover tasks such as ordering when necessary.
Strives for excellence to be delivered to each customer.
Is an excellent communicator and is confident in working with all kitchen and front of house colleagues, demonstrating great respect for all.
Is positive with a 'can do' attitude.

Fully conversant in all Food Hygiene and Food Safety regulations

BENEFITS

Working for a private owner
Brilliant atmosphere to work in
Competitive salary
28 days holiday

REQUIREMENTS

Must have their own transport & driving license due to the location of the venue
Previous Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef experience.
Ideally has worked in a high standard gastropub.
Ideally, experience within a fast-paced, high volume, fresh food premium hospitality establishment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Experience:
Cooking: 2 years (required)
Food safety: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person