Senior Sous Chef

£35,000 - £40,000 salary range D.O.E

Kettering

Benefits:

Average working week of 45 – 47 hours
Overtime paid at an hourly rate
Training and career development opportunities
Job stability
Positive working environment
Split shifts Monday to Friday – perfect for school hours
TIPS & Tronc paid monthly

Want to be a part of an award winning company that is growing, friendly and forward thinking? Then this could be the job for you.

Join this vibrant culinary team in Kettering as a Sous Chef, where fresh food and creative menu development are at the heart of operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef who is eager to engage in a role that offers both personal and professional growth.

Ideal Profile:

Previous experience in kitchen management or as a Sous Chef, preferably within environments that emphasize fresh produce
Strong foundation in culinary techniques and a passion for menu innovation - specifically from a fresh food environment
Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of nurturing a team
Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and organisation

Key Responsibilities:

You will be working closely with the Head Chef and Kitchen Team supporting day to day running of the kitchen.

All food is all cooked from fresh, deal candidate would have a background in fresh produce. There will also be opportunities for you to have an input with your own dishes on our menu.

Supervise the kitchen staff and oversee the day-to-day operations in the absence of the Head Chef
Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and reflect our commitment to quality
Collaborate with the culinary team to introduce new dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients and innovative flavours
Uphold all health and safety standards, ensuring the kitchen meets regulatory requirements

Shift patterns:

Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 14:30 (spilt) then 17:00 – 21:00 / 21:15 (perfect around school hours)
Saturday: 07:30 / 08:00am – 4 / 4:30pm, or, 11am / 12pm – Finish (worked on a rota)
Sunday: 07:30 / 08:00am – 4 / 4:30pm, or, 11am / 12pm – Finish 20:30 finish (worked on a rota)

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