Sous Chef Gastro Pub

Sous Chef - Live in Accommodation Available

Annual salary up to 35k per annum

Share of gratuities circa £6,000 per annum, paid monthly

The Cricketers on the Green

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef, to join our progressive and motivated team at The Cricketers on the Green, located in the beautiful village of Pirbright and walking distance to Brookwood train station.

The Cricketers offers a great menu with fine and hearty food created by our chefs from ethically sourced menus, and a variety of handpicked wines, beers and spirits perfectly poured by our bartenders, an extensive wine list and a range of beer and craft ales. Our clientele is spoilt for choice with a variety of seating options from the Italian style terrace to the main restaurant and an inviting yurt for afternoon tea and events.

We believe in rewarding loyalty and highly value the well-being and happiness of our staff, believing in being open, honest, and fair.

Other support to our Sous Chef

• 3% maximum pension contribution
• 50% Food/30 % on Hotel Stays at Grosvenor Pubs and Inns
• Guaranteed Christmas day off
• Increased annual leave through length of service
• Free meals on duty
• A clear induction programme and career path with structured development and opportunities to move between existing and new pubs
• Exciting social events, in-house competitions, and recognition awards
• A supportive inclusive environment with a genuine concern for your happiness and wellbeing
• Involvement in our charity days and events
• Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000

You will be a motivated Sous Chef who shares our passion for great food. You will be strong and enthusiastic, leading from the front with proven capability of developing, managing and motivating kitchen teams.

This role will give you the opportunity to evolve the specials menu and exceed budgeted commercial expectations through a clear understanding of GP, P&L and labour costs.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and company Directors as a key contributor to the success of the pub.

You will also be key to ensuring a high level of quality fresh, local and seasonal food, to build the strength of our reputation and be first choice in our customers eyes.

As the Sous Chef you will:

• At least 2 years experience in afresh lead kitchen
• Food Hygiene level 2
• The ability totake the leadwhen necessary and have theexperienceto ensure the kitchen operation runs smoothly
• Have apassionfor great food and acustomer focussedmindset
• Behonest,dedicated,andhardworkingapproach
• HaveEnthusiasmtake real pride in achieving exceptional results
• Be adaptable and have a greatsense of humour!
• Be able to maintain consistently exceptional levels ofcleanliness
• Consistentlycreate great food and set an excellent example in the kitchen team
• Bepatientand Support with developing others in the kitchen team
• Ambition and driveto keep learning and to succeed