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Sous Chef

1 month ago


Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Wells & Co. Careers Full time €27,000 - €28,000

Poised on the corner of the city overlooking the beautiful Arkwright University Building and Gardens, The Playwright is at the bustling heart of the great city of Nottingham. The Playwright is a neighbourhood hangout serving freshly made artisan pizzas, seriously tasty beers and a delicious selection of cocktails.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
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

Your role as Sous Chef:

  • 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

What we are looking 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

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