Sous Chef - Restaurant in Barnstaple, Devon - £24-32,000

Job Title: Sous Chef - Restaurant Job Term: Permanent Location: Barnstaple, Devon Salary: Up to £32,000 Hours: 45 - 50 Hours Live in accommodation: No Job Number: 24-00141 We are hiring talented Chefs, all ranges for a Fine Dining Restaurant in Barnstaple. Offering guests a high end dining experience along side their more relaxed lounge area. We are looking for a Sous Chef with a min 2 years experience , designing and preparing high-end food. We're looking for a creative individual who is willing to participate in creating seasonal menus and designing new dishes. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in both culinary and administrative tasks while communicating with the General Manager. We're looking for a professionals who are dedicated to food quality and sets high standards for their output. As a Sous Chef you will be skilled in all areas of the kitchen and have the ability to take charge of the running of the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence. You will be creative, innovative and forward thinking with both your menus and technique. You will be a strong team leader and thrive on ensuring that every dish is to the highest standards. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong background working in high end Gastro pubs, restaurants or similar, and should have experience of managing teams as well as dealing with volume whilst maintaining consistently high standards. As Sous Chef you will be expected to understand and have some experience in producing costings, working with local and seasonal produce and liaising with suppliers. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail and a passion for quality fresh food, as well as having an excellent knowledge of current food trends and cooking techniques. What we need from you? -A minimum of 2 years experience as Sous Chef in a similar restaurant or dining pub. -Competent in creating innovative dishes with fresh locally sourced seasonal produce. -Experience in menu costing, with a solid understanding of how to control wastage. -Food Hygiene & Health & Safety knowledge & certificates. -Ability to prioritise & manage workloads, to effectively cope with pressured & high volume service. -A solid understanding of stock management. -A passion for sourcing quality fresh produce & management of your supply base. -Have enthusiasm to help head chef empower & develop your team through mentoring & training at all levels. -Have an eye for detail & a passion for making dishes look almost as good as they taste. -Be a driven individual, always striving to improve & move the business forward. -Be passionate about great tasting quality fresh food both in & out of work. Be flexible & display a proactive, 'Can Do' attitude. Apply for the position below (You must be eligible to work in the UK)