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Sous Chef

Bicester | Permanent | £29,000 - £39,000/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
We're currently recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef to join our client's busy kitchen in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
This is a unique culinary opportunity outside of the standard restaurant setting.
Please note, we will ask you to confirm your level of experience during the next stage of the application process. Please consider the role requirements when applying.

Role: Junior Sous Chef
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (45hrs plus overtime)
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Role: Senior Sous Chef

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (45hrs)

LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
✔ All candidates must have a valid UK driving licence
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
✔ A minimum of 2 years experience in similar Sous Chef role
✔ A minimum of 3 years experience working in busy kitchen settings
✔ Must be experienced working with fresh, seasonal produce
✔ Must offer strong client management and customer service skills
✔ Requires experience working in high-end, fine dining settings
✔ Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements
✔ Candidates with a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification are preferred
✔ Other food preparation or health and safety qualifications are desirable
 •  Additional professional competencies for the Senior Sous Chef:
✔ Requires proven experience leading and motivating teams of staff
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
✔ Must have excellent communications skills
✔ Excellent team player who can also work well independently when required
✔ Must be passionate about delivering top quality food
✔ Able to multitask and prioritise business needs effectively
✔ Must be a determined, motivated, and resilient individual
✔ Enthusiastic and willing to contribute ideas to the menu
✔ Experienced and adaptable within fast-paced, pressured environments
 •  Additional behavioural attributes for the Senior Sous Chef:
✔ Able to effectively engage and motivate teams of staff
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
◾ Effectively supporting with all tasks across a multi-site business
◾ Typically working the breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner service
◾ Consistently maintaining strict hygiene and cleanliness standards
◾ Ensuring full compliance with company policy and UK law
◾ Preparing and cooking seasonal and other menu items as required
◾ Learning how to correctly use kitchen equipment and training staff as required
◾ Overseeing all production, stock, and operational kitchen concerns
◾ Helping to creatively and professionally plate dishes
◾ Stock management including placing new supplier orders
◾ Complying with health and safety regulations at all times
◾ Assisting with cleaning the kitchen and food preparation areas
◾ Correctly labelling, storing and, rotating stock as required
◾ Managing catering needs for business events and functions
◾ Creating and implementing change initiatives across the business
 •  Additional duties for the Senior Sous Chef:
◾ Leading and managing the wider kitchen team alongside the Head Chef
◾ Supporting the Head Chef with rota planning and absence management
◾ Creating and implementing new food concepts and menu items
◾ Recognising and supporting with training needs within the team
◾ Helping to guide, train, and develop junior members of the team
◾ Responsible for designing menus and assigning costs to products
COMPANY PERKS AND BENEFITS
✔ Competitive company pension scheme
✔ 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
✔ Access to free meals during your break
✔ Life insurance cover and 24/7 wellbeing support
✔ Free on-site employee parking
✔ Excellent team dynamic and working environment
✔ Career progression support and opportunities

Whilst we aim to provide valuable feedback to all candidates who apply for our roles, please understand this may not be possible during busy periods. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

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