Sous Chef

This is a full-time Sous Chef role in Cobham, paying up to £38,000 per annum, with a vegetarian restaurant focused on organic, nutritional food. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help run the kitchen day to day, deputise in their absence, lead the team through service and ensure every section delivers to the standard the seasonal, health-conscious menu demands. You will also work on menu development, team leadership and the standards that will carry across two new sites opening next year. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 8-5 and Sunday 9-4, closed during the evenings.

SOUS CHEF
FULL TIME
COBHAM
UP TO £38K
The Client
Our client are a stunning Vegetarian Restaurant with a real Organic and nutritional focus on great food. They currently have a fantastic opportunity for a full time chef to enhance their growing team. With 2 new sites opening next year its a great time to join the company.
The Restaurant offers a fantastic Work Life Balance - Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 8-5 and Sunday 9-4 so also closed during the evenings.
There are 20-25 covers inside and a popular takeaway side of the business- however on a busy day the restaurant is possible to cater for 100+ covers throughout their breakfast, brunch and lunch daytime opening hours..
This is a real opportunity to shape a kitchen and a brand at a pivotal moment - working closely with the Head Chef on menu development, team leadership and the standards that will carry across our new sites.
The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help run the kitchen day to day - deputising in their absence, leading the team through service, and making sure every section delivers to the standard our seasonal, health-conscious menu demands.
Responsibilities
As Sous Chef you will be

• Running the kitchen and leading the team during service, deputising for the Head Chef as needed
• Supporting recipe development, menu planning and seasonal specials
• Upholding the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and kitchen safety
• Managing allergen procedures and food policy compliance across the kitchen
• Overseeing ordering, stock control and waste management
• Training, mentoring and developing the wider kitchen team
• Helping set and maintain standards that can scale across our new sites

Requirements

As Sous Chef you would have led a section or a kitchen in a busy, quality-driven environment and know what it takes to keep standards consistently high under pressure. You're a natural leader - calm, organised and hands-on - with a genuine passion for food and for developing the people around you.
You'll need:

• 3+ years' chef experience, including experience at Sous Chef level
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety certificate (Level 3 desirable)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the flexibility to adapt as we grow

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