Executive Chef Assistant

3 weeks ago


Newmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
About the Role

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Sous Chef, or a Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager seeking to progress in their career.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently and safely.
  2. Oversee food preparation, maintaining high-quality ingredients, and adhering to 5-star kitchen standards.
  3. Collaborate with the Head Chef to manage staff, stock, and food safety requirements.
  4. Develop and implement effective rota scheduling, sales forecasts, and labour management.
  5. Provide training and recruitment support for kitchen teams, including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, and Sous Chefs.

What We Offer

  • Overtime pay for excess hours worked.
  • Staff food on every shift.
  • 50% staff discount.
  • Paid breaks.
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years' service.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Long service awards.
  • Power over your pay with Wagestream.
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity.
  • Great opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business.
  • Achievable bonuses.
  • Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.

How to Apply

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