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Sous Chef - The Red Lion - East Haddon

Wells & Co.

Sous Chef - The Red Lion - East Haddon

£33000

Wells & Co., Northampton

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 31 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7fef80d8915e46b6b1b3c34f5bee2ac9

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

    Min 18 months as Sous Chef with a background in a busy food operation and passion for food quality

  • 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

    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