Sous Chef

Sous Chef
Required for a gorgeous and exclusive elite venue on the outskirts of Haywards Heath, West Sussex. If you are looking for a role that offers set hours, no regular late nights and encourages input and ideas then look no further!

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 8.30am till 5pm
Evenings may be occasionally required when the venue have special events on site or seasonal functions.

Working for a team who are passionate about contributing and sharing new menu ideas and implementing new recipes. The chef brigade offers a supportive environment which is driven by teamwork. This is a role where your voice is heard and your ideas and thoughts are important and encouraged.

• To ensure smooth running of service
• To support Head Chef and be able to run the kitchen in the absence of the HC
• To support with the development and continued growth of an expanding elite standard restaurant and cafe
• Having a passion for hospitality and have experience being a strong Sous or Chef de Partie and have experience working with fresh, high quality produce
• Good attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organisational skills with an ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well within a team and independently
• Able to cook and prepare meals using fresh quality ingredients.
• Support in the kitchen during prep time

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A confident understanding of Larder, Dessert, Vegetables, Meat & Fish prep
• Health & safety level 2
• Motivated by working in a busy and varied role where your voice is heard and ideas are encouraged.

Benefits Include:
25 days holiday + 1 day off for birthday + public holidays
Additional Company Pension Contributions
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Private Health Cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance 4 x basic salary
Income Protection Insurance
Group Accident Insurance
Company Maternity Pay 13 weeks at full pay
Paternity Pay 2 weeks at full pay
Time off for Volunteering
Generous staff discount