Sous Chef- Barnet

Our client is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their Kitchen Brigade at the prestigious country house hotel, rated as one of the best 4* Hotels in Hertfordshire.

The successful candidate will assist the Senior Sous and Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production, and maintaining a smooth culinary process.

The role

• Full Time Permanent position - working up to 47.5* hours over 5 days per week, as per rota, to include weekdays, evenings, weekends, as per business needs.
• *Working shifts equates up to 9.5 hrs per day (includes 30 mins. unpaid break), made up of various shifts (early, late and middle shifts)
• £30,000-£33,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Highly subsidised Accommodation available, if required
• Start date as soon as possible

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Kitchen Brigade Senior Management to plan and create menus that meet quality standards
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation
- Lead and motivate kitchen staff to achieve culinary excellence
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards and maintain high standards of food hygiene
- Assist in managing inventory and controlling food costs, including dealing with dealing with stick ordering, deliveries and stock rotation
- Supervise kitchen operations during the Senior Sous and Executive Chef's absence
- Train new kitchen staff on Kitchen culinary and other techniques and procedures

Qualifications / Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry , preferably in a quality restaurant/culinary or 4*environment . (We would also consider experienced CDP with appropriate skills.)
- Proficient in food preparation, production, and cooking techniques
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support the kitchen team
- Knowledge of restaurant operations and kitchen management
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure
- Organised, precise, with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent team management and supervisory abilities, with good communication skills and able to work well as part of a Team.
- Understanding of food safety practices and regulations, with relevant culinary qualifications

Join our dynamic team as a Sous Chef and contribute to delivering exceptional culinary experiences in our Quality Hotel Restaurant, Bar and Terrace environment.

About us

Our client, a 9th Generation family owned business, are committed to developing their team and promoting from within where possible.

They offer a range of benefits, perks and discounts, including:

• Free meals whilst on duty
• Free parking
• Uniform provided for certain roles
• Live-in accommodation at discounted rate available, if required (includes meals and utilities)
• Generous hotel discounts after six months’ service
• Discounted gym membership at nearby leisure centre
• Staff recognition scheme, long service awards etc.
• 20 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service (plus Bank Holidays)

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK unrestricted.

Benefits & Perks:

• Staff Accommodation (highly subsidised)
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, £30,000-£33,000

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Kitchen Supervisory: 1 year (required)
• Cooking: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Driving License (preferred)

Work Location: In person