Sous Chef – Local Cafe

6 days ago

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom KHR - Recruitment Specialists Full time

Job DetailsUpdated: Fri, Jan 24, 2025 9:47 AM Our client, a charming family-run business in Sittingbourne, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their vibrant restaurant that specialises in brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to showcase their skills and contribute to a welcoming environment where friends and families gather to enjoy great food.Position OverviewAs the Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. Working closely with the Kitchen Manager, you will assist in menu planning, inventory management, and collaborating with local suppliers to source fresh ingredients. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment while mentoring and guiding the kitchen staff.ResponsibilitiesAssist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring smooth serviceContribute to menu planning and development, incorporating locally sourced ingredientsMaintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistencyManage inventory, ordering, and stock rotation to minimise waste and control costsEnsure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean and hygienic kitchenTrain, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environmentCollaborate with local suppliers to source fresh, high-quality ingredientsAssist in the preparation and execution of special events and workshopsRequirementsExperience in a professional kitchen, with a proven track record of successPassion for creating exceptional dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredientsKnowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen managementBenefitsCompetitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a thriving family-run businessCollaborative and supportive work environment that values creativity and innovationOpportunities to showcase your culinary skills and contribute to menu developmentParticipation in special events and workshops that engage the local communityBalanced 4-day workweek from 7.30am – 5.30pm (40hpw), allowing more time for life outside of work22 days annual leave, plus Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day offPension schemeIf you are a talented Sous Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dishes using locally sourced ingredients, we’d love to hear from you.At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a “clean” copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market…Apply Now

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