Sous Chef

Cezanne HR; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality group in Bedford seeks a passionate Sous Chef to maintain food quality and manage kitchen operations. This role involves training staff, ensuring hygiene standards, and maximizing profitability through efficient stock management. Ideal candidates should have at least 18 months of experience in a busy kitchen environment and strong leadership skills. The company offers competitive benefits, including holiday, pension, and discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company Pension scheme

Retail and beer discounts

Employee Assistance programme

30% dining discount

Refer a friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Min 18 months as Sous Chef in a busy food operation.
• Ability to deliver excellence in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team motivation.

Responsibilities

• Control stock and food costs while maximizing profitability.
• Ensure food hygiene and health safety standards are met.
• Train and coach kitchen staff for excellent food quality.

Skills

Food quality control

Stock management

Leadership

Team training

Job description

D'Parys BEDFORD, United Kingdom Hospitality On site Range 34.000,00-38.000,00 GBP per month

Company Description

D'Parys - our flagship pub, resides in the very town of our Grandfather’s brewery. Serving up beers made from the local water, our charming and charismatic pub and hotel is nestled in Bedford’s Victorian ‘urban vista’ of De Parys avenue. This magnificent site is nearby to the Bedford Park, bustling town centre, a short walk from the area’s proudest landmark (the Bedford Embankment) and just a fifty-minute train ride to the country’s capital.

Position

Your role as Sous Chef:

• Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
• Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
• Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
• Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
• To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
• To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
• Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Min 18 months as Sous Chef with a background in a busy food operation and passion for food quality
• The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
• Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
• A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
• Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company

Other information

We will offer you a great package:

• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
• 50% off food on shift
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Employee Assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• 30% dining discount of all managed houses
• Great working environment and great prospects!