Sous Chef - Brighton

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, who has an opening for a Sous Chef in their independent seafood restaurant. A popular eatery for locals and visitors alike, this establishment is renowned for its fresh, locally sourced fish and shellfish.

Previous experience as a Sous Chef for a good establishment is of course essential. An ideal candidate would not only be passionate about seafood and delivering a smooth service, but also about ensuring the success of the restaurant. As you’ll be working alongside the Head Chef, and standing in for them in their absence. Effective communication, using your initiative and managing the team well under pressure are attributes an ideal candidate would possess.

As Sous chef, your role would be to:

Run the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, and ensure high standards are consistently met. This includes managing the team/overseeing service and ordering etc.

• Have knowledge of Health, Safety and Hygiene regulations, and check the cleanliness, stock control and organisation of the kitchen
• Train new staff and help them to develop their career

Skills, Experience and Demeanour:

§ Achieved at least an NVQ 2 in professional cookery

• Strong background in high quality restaurants and bistros, with a focus on fish
• Management experience, so as to lead the team well and develop skills
• Able to consistently produce numerous dishes with relative speed during busy periods, but without comprising the quality or presentation of the dishes
• Experience of planning a menu that can be altered in line with locally sourced goods
• Be a people person, have a calm manner and enjoy working well as part of a team

Successful individuals will be able to demonstrate the following:

§ Experience of preparing and cooking a variety of fish dishes and sauces

§ A passion to learn and develop

§ Can cover different kitchen sections

Package:

Salary: £23,000 - £25,000, depending on experience

Hours: 48 Hours per week, 5 days out of 7

Holidays: 28 per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Further benefits: An equal share of the tips

What Next?

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter FAO Mary-Ann to brighton@catserv.co.uk

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Mary-Ann on 01273 774475.

We can offer permanent and temporary work to our candidates and we are always looking for good candidates for a variety of roles including Chefs, Management in all disciplines, Housekeepers, Hotel Receptionists and Waiting Staff.

Please visit our website for all current vacancies – www.cateringinternational.co.uk

Catering Services International acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.