Sous chef

We #39;re looking to hire a Senior Sous Chef who is confident leading and motivating teams, with experience working in fine dining settings. Does this sound like you? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Role: Senior Sous Chef Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP39,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 - 45 hrs over 5 days) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LICENCE REQUIREMENTS #x2714; All candidates must have a valid UK driving licence - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES #x2714; A minimum of 1 years experience in similar Senior Sous Chef role #x2714; A minimum of 3 years experience working in busy kitchen settings #x2714; Must be experienced working with fresh, seasonal produce #x2714; Requires proven experience leading and motivating teams of staff #x2714; Must offer strong client management and customer service skills #x2714; Requires experience working in high-end, fine dining settings #x2714; Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements #x2714; Candidates with a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification are preferred #x2714; Other food preparation or health and safety qualifications are desirable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES #x2714; Must have excellent communications skills #x2714; Excellent team player who can also work well independently when required #x2714; Must be passionate about delivering top quality food #x2714; Able to multitask and prioritise business needs effectively #x2714; Must be a determined, motivated, and resilient individual #x2714; Enthusiastic and willing to contribute ideas to the menu #x2714; Able to effectively engage and motivate teams of staff #x2714; Experienced and adaptable within fast-paced, pressured environments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHAT YOU rsquo;LL BE DOING * Effectively supporting with all tasks across a multi-site business * Leading and managing the wider kitchen team alongside the Head Chef * Supporting the Head Chef with rota planning and absence management * Typically working the breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner service * Consistently maintaining strict hygiene and cleanliness standards * Ensuring full compliance with company policy and UK law * Preparing and cooking seasonal and other menu items as required * Learning how to correctly use kitchen equipment and training staff as required * Overseeing all production, stock, and operational kitchen concerns * Helping to creatively and professionally plate dishes * Stock management including placing new supplier orders * Complying with health and safety regulations at all times * Creating and implementing new food concepts and menu items * Responsible for designing menus and assigning costs to products * Assisting with cleaning the kitchen and food preparation areas * Correctly labelling, storing and, rotating stock as required * Helping to guide, train, and develop junior members of the team * Recognising and supporting with training needs within the team * Managing catering needs for business events and functions * Creating and implementing change initiatives across the business - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COMPANY PERKS AND BENEFITS #x2714; Competitive company pension scheme #x2714; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays #x2714; Access to free meals during your break #x2714; Life insurance cover and 24/7 wellbeing support #x2714; Free on-site employee parking #x2714; Excellent team dynamic and working environment #x2714; Career progression support and opportunities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Whilst we aim to provide valuable feedback to all candidates who apply for our roles, please understand this may not be possible during busy periods. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Disclaimer: No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds - every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. VR Recruit Ltd T/A Workmate Agency acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Please visit our website for more information on our services