Sous Chef
Posted 1 day 1 hour ago by Harper Recruitment Group
£35,000 per annum
Permanent-Full Time
Bingham
Harper Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a prestigious, high end hospitality venue renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences. They are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their elite culinary team. This position sits within a refined, luxury environment where standards are uncompromising, ingredients are premium, and every dish is crafted with precision and creativity.
The successful Sous Chef will thrive in a sophisticated setting, enjoy producing beautifully presented cuisine, and demonstrate a calm, polished leadership style. You will support senior chefs in delivering innovative menus, maintaining impeccable presentation, and ensuring every guest receives a memorable, high quality dining experience.
What will the role involve?- Kitchen leadership - Supporting the day to day running of a high end, fast paced kitchen
- Operational cover - Taking full responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
- Premium food preparation - Preparing and serving refined, high end quality cuisine to exacting standards
- Menu innovation - Contributing to menu development with creative, forward thinking ideas
- Luxury presentation - Ensuring exceptional presentation and delivering a luxury guest experience
- Dietary expertise - Maintaining expert knowledge of ingredients, allergens and dietary requirements
- Bespoke menu creation - Creating tailored menu options for guests with specific dietary needs
- Team development - Leading, motivating and developing a skilled team of chefs and kitchen assistants
- Training support - Supporting structured training, coaching and professional development
- Trial shift oversight - Overseeing trial shifts and assisting with performance assessments
- Stock management - Managing stock ordering, rotation and quality control with minimal waste
- Food safety - Ensuring outstanding food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards
- Kitchen administration - Completing daily check sheets, cleaning schedules and training documentation
- Issue reporting - Reporting equipment issues, hazards, accidents and stock shortages promptly
- Guest feedback - Responding professionally to guest feedback and supporting effective resolution
- Cross department communication - Maintaining strong communication across departments to ensure seamless service
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in professional cookery is desirable
- Experience within a luxury, high volume or premium hospitality kitchen
- Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens and dietary requirements
- Passion for fresh, nutritious and beautifully presented cuisine
- Ability to remain composed and efficient in a refined, fast paced environment
- Confident leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Positive, proactive and committed approach to excellence
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards
- Free onsite parking
- Annual performance bonus
- Generous discounts on venue facilities, food and dining experiences
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious venue offering long term stability, exceptional working conditions and the chance to develop your culinary career within an elite, high end environment.