Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef

Up to 32K Tronc £5-6K

Outskirts of Colchester CO5

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Rayment Recruitment are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join a busy gastro pub/restaurant located in a popular village on the outskirts of Colchester. This popular Gastro Pub are currently using the best of British produce to create a fusion of great tastes and innovative culinary delights, whatever the occasion.

The venue combines the romance and charm of an extraordinary heritage building, with all the comforts of contemporary living for the guests. This venue extends this philosophy to its food, offering a modern restaurant with a classic open fireplace and oak beam finish in the dining room.

The Role:

• The right Junior Sous Chef should be motivated and creative, have a passion for fresh food, be hardworking and a team player
• As Junior Sous Chef, you will be work alongside the Head and Sous Chef creating fresh, seasonal dishes for their a la carte restaurant.
• You will also train and mentor junior members of the brigade.
• You must have proven previous Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience within a fresh food establishment, be able to take control of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills Required Benefits:

• The ideal Junior Sous Chef will have a real passion for high level cuisine and fantastic food presentation.
• Be able to work in a team, use your own initiative. Be innovative with concepts and ideas.
• Have knowledge of Menu Completion and stock control

Benefits:

• Annual salary between £29,000 - £32,000 per year depending on skill level
• Guaranteed tronc of £5,500 - £6,500 per year paid monthly. Any shortfall in tronc, salaried topped up.
• Discretionary 10% bonus worth up to £2,900 - £3,100 per annum.
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits - includes 24/7 GP support, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, VISA cashback card, shopping discount codes, industry discounts and perks
• Pension Scheme
• A voucher of £540 to use on food and/or drinks at any company venue.
• A 45-hour week with a mix of shift patterns, two-three days off each week and 28 days holiday.
• Paid overtime.
• Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
• A great team of people with great customers, a wonderful building and beautiful area.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV through to Erika at Rayment Recruitment.