Sous Chef

Sous Chef - £34k to £36k plus tips, plus overtime - Brighton, mix of shifts, brigade of 10 to 12, meat free and veg-centric dining experience, 28 days paid holiday, company pension scheme, 40% off when you dine with us, uniform provided and cleaned, cycle to work scheme, established restaurant, good work life balance as rotate weekends off when full brigade, 40-48 hour week. Closed Mondays during the day, but open in the evenings, closed Christmas and closed 1st week of January. I CAN NOTaccept skilled workers Visa Sponsorship or Visa Transfer.

We are looking for an energetic and passionate Sous Chef to join the team. You will be involved in every step of the food preparation process, from planning to cooking to plating as well as assisting with daily food orders.

My client is a Brighton based restaurant and brand with loyal customers who want outstanding quality and value for money. Their food is about taste, satisfaction and pleasure. Their dishes are unique and created out of inspiration and ideas from their team. They deliver a meat free and veg-centric dining experience and they always make ethical and sustainable choices. They are all about people, from staff to customers, suppliers to charity partners. Everyone has a very special place working for them.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks at a time and be comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to work under pressure at times
• Assist the Head Chef in food preparation
• Be responsible for the kitchen staff.
• Maintain food quality and cleanliness standards
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is functioning properly before each service.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with a focus on food safety and hygiene
• Proven experience in food preparation and cooking with a professional kitchen.
• Leadership abilities to supervise the kitchen team and manage team dynamics
• Background in restaurant operations
• Experience in food production and team management
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary £34k to £36k plus £2k in tips, plus overtime
• Three long shifts and short shifts
• Rotate weekends off when brigade at full capacity
• 28 days paid holiday
• Company events
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• 40% off when you dine with us
• Uniform provided and professional cleaned
• 2 weeks in advance kitchen rotas to ensure a healthy work-life balance for the whole team
• Opportunity to get involved with high profile outside events
• Closed over Christmas 25th Dec, 26th Dec and 27th Dec
• Closed 1st week in January
• Closed Mondays and Tuesdays during the day but open in the evenings. 7 evenings and 5 days.

You MUST be working and living in the UK or have Right to Work/Settlement Status.

You must NOT be a job hopper.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Sous Chef to make their mark in this popular dining restaurant. If you are passionate about food and looking to take the next step in your culinary career, please apply now.