Head Culinary Professional

7 days ago


Darlington, Darlington, United Kingdom The Burtree Inn Full time
Sous Chef Position at The Burtree Inn

We are a leading establishment in Darlington, County Durham seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join our team.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Creating innovative menus that meet diverse tastes and showcase your culinary expertise
  • Overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to safety and hygiene standards
  • Leading a team of kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency to exceed guest expectations
  • Controlling food costs through effective inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations as well as food hygiene standards
Requirements and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A minimum of 5 years proven experience in a senior chef role, with a track record of success in a high volume establishment
  • Strong culinary skills with a passion for creating diverse and innovative dishes
  • The ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle the demands of a busy kitchen
  • The ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing circumstances
Our Benefits

This role includes:

  • A competitive salary of approximately £45,000 per annum
  • A 4 day working week, providing great work/life balance
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • A supportive work environment


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