Sous Chef/Second Chef - Live in available if required

Sous Chef

Francesca's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Barrow-in-Furness is a lively, welcoming Italian restaurant where great food, great people and great atmosphere come together. We're all about warm hospitality, quality ingredients and memorable dining experiences, and we're looking for passionate people to be part of our team.

Benefits

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people:

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• Additional days leave for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

A Day in the Life of a Sous Chef at Our Restaurant

What you'll be doing:

• Step up as the right-hand to the Head Chef, bringing creativity, precision, and passion to every dish that leaves the kitchen.
• Take charge of daily kitchen operations, ensuring prep, cooking, and service run smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, sharing your culinary expertise, mentoring junior chefs, and creating a collaborative, upbeat environment.
• Play a key role in menu development, experimenting with new flavours and seasonal ingredients to keep the offerings fresh and exciting.
• Monitor inventory, oversee ordering, and manage stock levels, making sure the kitchen is always prepared for a flawless service.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring every dish meets our top notch expectations.
• Uphold rigorous hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards, creating a safe and organised workspace for the whole team.

What We Need From You

• A skilled chef with experience in a fast paced kitchen and a passion for great food.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop the team while maintaining high standards.
• Creativity and a love for experimenting with new flavours, contributing fresh ideas to the menu.
• Excellent organisational abilities, from managing inventory to keeping the kitchen workflow smooth.
• A sharp eye for detail, ensuring presentation and quality are consistently top tier.
• A team player with a positive attitude, ready to jump in wherever needed to support the kitchen.
• High energy and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges.

Equal Opportunities

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact.