Sous Chef

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the kitchen in a successful and established customer facing restaurant near Peterborough serving all fresh food daily day time only menus.
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Benefits
Working straight day shifts only - no evenings ever!
40 hours a week contract
Free parking
Company pension
Company discounts
The successful candidate will have the ability to step up to head chef and manage every aspect of the kitchen operation - leading the team, driving sales, developing the menu, and working closely with the FOH team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Sous chef with high volume experience who will relish the opportunity to work for a very successful company.

Role - Sous Chef
As Sous Chef you will:
Prepare and cook seasonal fresh menus

Take full ownership of the kitchen operation

Motivate, train and develop the team
Work in a hands-on capacity leading from the front
Help to control labour and manage wastage, the GP, and all costs & budgets
Order and control stock
Maintain high standards of service & compliance with company systems & procedures
Work closely with the front of house team
Attributes - Sous Chef
We are looking for:
Experience gained in high volume customer facing restaurants/hotels/catering operations
Passion for cooking using fresh produce - happy to cook core to spec menus

A positive, enthusiastic and outgoing personality and attitude
Strong people management skills and the ability to train, motivate and develop your team
An intrinsic understanding of legislation and compliance
This really is an amazing opportunity to join a fantastic operation in a great customer focused business.
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Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work . Weendeavorto respond to every application we receive, however unfortunately due to the high volume of responses to our advertisements we are sometimes unable to do this immediately so please bear with us.
Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry.

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