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About the Role
As Sous Chef you are the vital link in the chain being the champion for the team and the rock for your Head Chef. You’re ready to take on responsibility, drive standards, deliver consistently, develop your team and challenge yourself. Our kitchens are busy places so as Sous Chef a level head, great organisation, and delivering every time with a smile, is the key to success.
What We Offer
- Up to £37,000 plus TRONC
- 35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery
- A stay for you and a plus 1 at any of our hotels for your birthday plus a bottle of bubbles too
- Access to Wage Stream to help you with those unexpected nasty bills
- A great refer a friend scheme
- Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance
- Members of “Wellbeing Promise”, meaning we are an employer who really does care! (www.wellbeingpromise.co.uk)
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What We're Looking For
Our Sous Chefs should:
- Have held a senior chef position in a premium pub or restaurant
- Communicate with guests and team
- Care about using fresh and seasonal produce
- Motivate their team, leading by example
- Be organized
- Know their kitchen numbers
- Have excellent knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Food Safety
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Requirements
In this role we need someone with:
- Previous experience at management level in a premium hospitality business
- Excellent food & drink knowledge
- Good understanding of the importance of financial targets and how to achieve them
- Own transport is essential
We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process, please email kerry@balfourhospitality.com with any requests.
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