Executive Chef

4 days ago


Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom Chefs Recruitment Full time
About Our Restaurant

Our restaurant offers a high-end dining experience in Barnstaple, Devon. We're seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team.

Job Details

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Hours: 45-50 hours per week

Live-in Accommodation: No

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and innovative Sous Chef with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in culinary and administrative tasks while communicating with the General Manager.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in all areas of the kitchen, have the ability to take charge of the running of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, and thrive on ensuring that every dish is to the highest standards.

We require a strong team leader who can manage teams effectively, deal with volume while maintaining consistently high standards, and understand and have some experience in producing costings, working with local and seasonal produce, and liaising with suppliers.

The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, a passion for quality fresh food, and an excellent knowledge of current food trends and cooking techniques.

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef in a similar restaurant or dining pub
  • Competent in creating innovative dishes with fresh locally sourced seasonal produce
  • Experience in menu costing, with a solid understanding of how to control wastage
  • Food Hygiene & Health & Safety knowledge & certificates
  • Ability to prioritize and manage workloads, effectively cope with pressured and high-volume service
  • Solid understanding of stock management
  • Possession of enthusiasm to help head chef empower and develop your team through mentoring and training at all levels


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