Sous Chef

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; Hertford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Hertford is seeking a Sous Chef who is passionate about quality food and service. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in the kitchen, assisting the Head Chef, and training kitchen staff. With a competitive salary ranging from £31,004 to £32,041 for live out and £26,736 to £27,773 for live in, this role offers a family-friendly environment and career development through the GROW Programme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus scheme

Shift flexibility

Great live-in accommodation

Family friendly policies

Gratuities share

60% discounted meals during work

25% discount on food and 20% off drinks on days off

Fantastic training and career development

Full chef uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Must be keen to develop and willing to take on responsibility.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food concept to company standard and exceed guest expectations.
• Control food stock including ordering, deliveries, and wastage.
• Support Head Chef in kitchen operations.

Skills

Previous kitchen experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team training and development

Job description

Overview

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Sous Chef. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about maintaining quality standards and would enjoy helping create a stylish, vibrant bar offering great bar food from brunch through to dinner then you could be our next Sous Chef at our High Street Premium concept, an important part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

Salary: £31,004-£32,041 live out/£26,736-£27,773 live in