Sous Chef - The Chequers - Woolmer Green
Wells & Co.
Sous Chef - The Chequers - Woolmer Green
£30000
Wells & Co., Knebworth, Hertfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 14 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 857950ddd97c43079be5945420dc913d
Full Job Description
- Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
- Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
- Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
- Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
- To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
- To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
- Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for
Currently a Sous Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food - The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
- Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
- A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
- Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company?
Situated in Woolmer Green, a picturesque part of Hertfordshire, The Chequers is an ideal choice be it for business lunches, celebratory meals or just a light bite and drink with friends. The pub has recently undergone a transformational refurbishment and has reopened encompassing an undercover terrace for alfresco dining, large garden, event space for private hire or business meetings and a small selection of stylish guest rooms. It's beautiful! - Competitive salary & Bonus
- 28 days holiday
- Company Pension scheme
- Free food on shift
- Refer a friend Bonus
- Benefits portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Career development programme
- Realistic working hours
- Retail discount scheme and 30% off dining
- Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
In return, we will provide you with a great package including