Sous Chef - Full time £13.60 per hour + Tips (around £3.00)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Sous Chef

LOCATION: The Ship Hotel, Main Road, Brancaster, PE31 8AP

REPORTING TO: Head Chef

HOURS OF WORK: 48 per week (Full Time)

ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation can be provided for this position

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:

• Competitive rates of pay £13.60 per hour
• Fair share of generous tips (around £3.00 per hour)
• Lime Bee Honey (Employee Assistance and Rewards Programme)
• Free and freshly cooked food on shifts
• Christmas gifts
• Company events
• Staff drinks
• Ongoing training and coaching (we believe in promoting internally to provide genuine career development).
• Company discount on food, drink & accommodation across each of the 3 hotels in our group (The Maids Head Hotel in Norwich, The Gonville Hotel in Cambridge and, of course, ourselves at The Ship).
• We can provide accommodation for the right candidates based in nearby Thornham. We can provide an electric bike for you to get to and from The Ship.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day running of the Kitchen.
• Preparation and ordering of required food stuffs for the Kitchen.
• Ensure that food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety laws and regulations.
• To maintain cleanliness of the Kitchen at all times.
• To ensure all chefs and kitchen porters are adequately trained on the appropriate section and informed of any relevant changes
• To act as a manager in the absence of the Head chef and inform Kitchen staff of any relevant changes.
• Always act as a responsible, professional Assistant Manager with staff and guests
• Produce the high quality consistency of food and hygiene set by the Company in the absence of the Head Chef at all times.
• Any other reasonable requests.
• To abide by Health and Safety Regulations as required by Law

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in a similar role is essential (Kitchen Management). The perfect candidate must be willing to learn, have the right attitude, be flexible and have a passion for food and high-quality service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brancaster, PE31 8AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Kitchen management: 3 years (required)
• Cooking: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person