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Sous Chef

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Sous Chef - secure a package worth £40,000-£45,000, enjoy 2.5 days off each week and build your career in Burgess Hill.

Are you looking for strong earning potential, a healthier kitchen rota and genuine progression? This Sous Chef opportunity in Burgess Hill offers all three, along with the chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a busy independent restaurant.

What's in it for you?

Package worth £40,000-£45,000, depending on experience
Tips and performance-related bonuses
2.5 days off each week
Flexible shifts with a mixture of straight and split working
Weekday finishes normally shortly after 9pm, with earlier Sunday finishes
A supportive and experienced kitchen brigade in Burgess Hill
Training and opportunities to gain further qualifications
Clear development and promotion prospects
Hands-on experience with menu development, gross profit and cost controlYour new role

As Sous Chef, you'll take responsibility for sections, support the senior kitchen team and help maintain excellent standards throughout service. Working in Burgess Hill, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop seasonal dishes and help the restaurant deliver consistently high-quality food across regular service, private functions and events.

You will:

Prepare, cook and present fresh food to a consistently high standard
Take responsibility for the daily running of your section
Support the safe, organised and efficient running of the kitchen
Help train and develop junior members of the brigade
Contribute to seasonal menus and daily specials
Assist with ordering, stock usage and menu planning
Maintain excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards
Work closely with the wider team during busy services and eventsWhat we're looking for

The successful Sous Chef will have solid experience within a quality restaurant, gastropub or similar fresh-food environment.

You'll also need:

Confidence running a section during a busy service
Experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients
Creativity and an interest in menu development
A good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
Strong organisation and attention to detail
A reliable, consistent and team-focused approach
Your own transport, ideally, due to the locationIf this Sous Chef role in Burgess Hill sounds like the right move for you, apply now.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 48983 / INDCHEFS

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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