Lead Sous Chef – Live-In Opportunity in Hotel Kitchen

Brend Hotel Group; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality group in Barnstaple is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing a successful kitchen. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure high food quality, oversee kitchen operations, and offer guidance to staff for their career development. Benefits include competitive pay, paid holidays, staff discounts, and the potential for live-in accommodation. This is an excellent opportunity with a well-established local company committed to staff growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid holidays

Share of staff tips

Staff discounts

Live-in accommodation available

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff.
• Positive attitude and initiative in using quality ingredients for dishes.
• Commitment to high food preparation standards.
• Flexibility to adapt to various work situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in running a successful kitchen environment.
• Guide and oversee kitchen personnel's work and development.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations and quality food production.
• Responsible for ordering and managing food inventory.
• Conduct training sessions for kitchen staff and maintain training records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Initiative

Customer satisfaction

Flexibility

Job description

A premier hospitality group in Barnstaple is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing a successful kitchen. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure high food quality, oversee kitchen operations, and offer guidance to staff for their career development. Benefits include competitive pay, paid holidays, staff discounts, and the potential for live-in accommodation. This is an excellent opportunity with a well-established local company committed to staff growth.