Sous Chef Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
We have an immediate vacancy for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team of this multi award-winning 100 cover vegetarian & vegan restaurant. The restaurant, open since 1993, is part of the vanguard of vegetarian and vegan dining in the UK and has a reputation for serving a high-quality unique product, offering great experience in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, as well as expert training in dietary restrictive cooking. The restaurant also offers a range of retail products and operates a successful outside catering business too. Menus are fresh, seasonal and innovative, standards throughout are high.
As Sous Chef your key responsibilities will be:
*Support the Head Chef to ensure that every aspect of the service runs smoothly
*Run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
*Kitchen management duties, stock control, wastage, hygiene etc
*Compliance with all statutory legislation & regulations.
*Maintain exceptional standards of quality assurance, food prep and cooking
Required: Qualifications / Skills / Experience
*Passion and enthusiasm for food and quality,
*Relevant experience as Sous Chef in a similar fresh food outlet
*Creative flair
*Excellent attention to detail
We are looking for someone special, an enthusiastic chef with strong all-round kitchen skills, up to date with industry trends, with a flexible "can do" attitude to work and a real passion for cooking; adaptable, punctual and self-aware.
Previous experience of vegetarian and vegan cooking would be an advantage but is not essential
40-48 hours
Salary: Up to £36,000 + tips
The package includes:
*Company Pension
*Meals on duty & Uniform.
*Staff discounts
*Cycle to work scheme