Junior Sous Chef - Brighton

Job Description

Junior Sous Chef – Gastro Pub with Rooms – South Downs

We are currently recruiting a Junior Sous Chef, within their busy countryside pub. This nationally recognised and cosy establishment is situated in East Sussex , and prides itself in providing fresh, gourmet, British food. Please note, that owing to its location, all applicants would need to have a full clean driving licence, and own transport.

The team is growing, alongside the expansion of the kitchen and its facilities. As Junior Sous Chef, you’d be working alongside the Head Chef and a team of five other chefs and the role would involve assisting with daily preparation, cooking to order, well presented and delicious dishes, and assisting in maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards. Experience in a similar setting would be ideal.

As this is a busy establishment, an ideal junior sous chef candidate would be keen to establish themselves as part of the venture. Therefore, if you’re passionate about serving great food, and are excited by the prospect of working alongside the team to ensure its success, this would be the perfect role for you. If you can add to that enthusiasm and a great sense of humour, come on down! It’s really important to find the right person, who’ll get on well with the existing team.

Salary: £19,000 - £22,000, depending on experience

Hours: Full Time

Holidays: 28 (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Further benefits: Tips, and a meal each day

Please do read the necessary requirements below before applying, as the relevant experience and skills listed are essential.

A suitable candidate would

• Possess professional cooking / hospitality qualifications, and Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• Have knowledge of seasonal fresh produce
• Have a positive, can-do attitude and great time management so as to cope with busy periods
• Have the confidence and knowledge to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef
• Drive and have access to own transport, as public transport is very limited

Desirable experience, skills and qualifications:

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a similar setting would be advantageous
• First Aid at Work Qualification

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.

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