Experienced Sous Chef Wanted
The Five Bells
The Five Bells Inn is an iconic country pub in the picturesque village of East Brabourne, known and loved by locals and the wider South Kent community alike. Winner of 2019's National Pub of the Year Award, The Bells currently serves the best in locally sourced and seasonal dishes, built around a core menu plus daily specials, all created by Head Chef James Pearce and his amazing kitchen team. The Bells also possesses a stunning Summer terrace, complete with Garden Bar, and 4 beautiful guest rooms located above the pub. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the current team under the management of Iryna Usenko, who has been involved with the running of the pub for the last 5 years. The Five Bells Inn is part of the wider Pickled Egg Pub Company and Rocksalt Group, providing excellent opportunity for career progression within a established and highly regarded hospitality company. As a company we offer a superb working environment for all our staff, taking pride in our level of staff retention and length of service across our teams.
Working at The Five Bells
Along with The Five Bells, The Pickled Egg Pub Company own and operate 3 other sites across Kent. These include The Duke William, a quintessential Kentish Pub located in the heart of the Garden of England, The Woolpack, a beautiful 16th century inn nestled in the peacefully picturesque village of Warehorne and The Radnor Arms, a recently-renovated victorian pub in the Old Bouverie district of Folkestone.
- Ideally, you will have gained experience within high volume kitchens as either a Head Chef or Sous Chef and want to progress your career further
- We are looking for a hard-working, creative and passionate industry professional with at least one years experience at Sous Chef level in a high end, fast paced environment.
- You will be responsible for the smooth running of a busy kitchen in the Head Chefs absence.
- We offer excellent opportunities to all of our chefs and encourage them to get involved with new menu ideas and work closely with the Head Chef which encourages personal development.
- A standard working week is based around 45 hours with the option of fully paid overtime above and beyond this.
Up to £37,500 per annum package plus company benefits. Live in position available
Ideally, you will have gained experience within high volume kitchens as either a Junior Sous or a Sous Chef. Food Safety Level 2 qualification or above. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate chef looking for career progression within The Rocksalt Group, a company that prides itself on the excellent working culture and environment it has created for it's teams which features many excellent staff benefits including: * Guaranteed Birthday off * Staff Discounts * Company Pension * Regular staff incentives such as performance bonuses * Supplier visits * Cooking opportunities at off-site events If you feel this candidate is you then do not hesitate to get in touch.
- Have a proven track record in delivering the highest quality dishes in a busy and pressured environment.
- You must take responsibility, along with the other senior members of the kitchen team, for making sure every dish that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard.
- Be proactive in developing the rest of the kitchen team below them, inspiring them to progress as chefs within the industry.
- Assist in ordering and controlling of stock whilst maintaining the highest health and safety practices throughout the kitchen.
- Be able to lead the team and cover the Head Chefs role as and when necessary.
- You must be a team player
- You need excellent communication skills