Sous Chef

3 weeks ago

Hungerford, United Kingdom Honesty Group Full time

This was the first Honesty coffee shop, and where it all began. A pub with rooms and restaurant as well as a coffee shop and plenty of outside seating, set in a very picturesque setting. The Crown and Garter is open 7 days a week, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to our residents, locals and tourists.

** Live in Accommodation** No Charge big space with all amenities. 

Sous Chef: Does your dream job look something like this?

  • Full autonomy for senior chefs to create your own menus using local, fresh ingredients and to present your concept to the customers.
  • A café in addition to the restaurant where you can explore a more casual, on-the-go menu.
  • A beautifully furnished, out-of-town restaurant, with a cosy, warm interior.
  • A maximum 45 hour working weeks and minimal split shifts. 
  • Ambitious kitchen and front of house teams
  • A really committed, professional and skilled general manager who wants to work with you to maximise the potential of the establishment.
  • A back office which includes a marketing team, finance support, management support and HR. 

“One of the reasons I went into the hospitality industry was to create working conditions like these. If I was a chef this would be my dream job.” Romilla Arber, Owner, Honesty Group

To be employed as a Sous Chef
specialising in Pastry and Desserts, while also being capable of moving into
hot kitchen roles as needed. Work as
part of the kitchen team to produce exceptional food for the Pub/Restaurant/Coffee Shop.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

● Daily Operations: Oversee daily
kitchen operations, particularly in the Pastry Section, and deputise for the
Head Chef during absences.
● Preparation and Cooking:
Prepare, cook, and present dishes across Cold Section, Breakfast, Hot Kitchen,
Pastry Section, and Coffee Shop as
per standards.
● Hygiene and Safety: Maintain
high standards of food hygiene and adhere to health and safety regulations.
● HACCP Compliance: Understand and
follow HACCP rules. Be prepared for Health Officers' visits, conduct
daily
checks of HACCP monitoring
sheets/cleaning checklists, and ensure HACCP sheets are filled out and filed
appropriately.
● Bookings and Special Events:
Check daily bookings and any special events.
● Inventory Management: Order food
products, inspect deliveries for quality, and input supplier orders into the
G Drive. Manage weekly bread
orders on Cybake.
● Portion and Waste Control:
Monitor portions and control waste to maintain profit margins.
● Paperwork Support: Assist the
Head Chef with paperwork, including allergen reports and cost analysis.
Manage stock control, spoilage,
and wastage.
● Communication: Liaise with Front
of House staff about daily specials such as soup, steak, ice cream, sorbet,
etc. Report guest
complaints/issues in the Head Chef's absence.
● Menu Development: Support the
Head Chef in menu creation, contributing creative ideas while considering
cost efficiency.
● Professional Interaction:
Communicate professionally with other departments.
● Preparation: Document morning
requirements from Head Chefs before daily preparation.
● Sanitation and Organization:
Ensure cleanliness and organisation in the food preparation area and
throughout the kitchen. Ensure all
food products are fresh and follow FIFO. Maintain a tidy kitchen and ensure
no trash remains before closing.
● Team Leadership: Train new
kitchen employees on standards and regulations. Lead and monitor the kitchen
staff to ensure sanitation and
standards are maintained. Address and resolve diners’ complaints quickly.
● Equipment Maintenance: Check and
report maintenance issues and faulty equipment.

● Proactivity: Be proactive and
lead the team effectively.




Honesty Group is an independent business operating pubs, restaurants, coffeeshops, and farm shops as well as serving our online and wholesale customers. Opened in 2014, Honesty Group now runs 15 sites across Berkshire and Hampshire, with our strong community-led values, and people-first approach separating us from our competitors. We are committed to holding ourselves to the highest standards with regards to the environment and sustainability, with all our food made by hand by our incredible team of chefs and bakers utilising fresh, seasonal, local ingredients (where possible) and served to our customers by dedicated, healthy and happy staff. We are Real Living Wage employers.


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