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!

  • In return, we will provide you with a great package including

  • 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