Sous Chef

D'Parys - our flagship pub, resides in the very town of our Grandfather's brewery. Serving up beers made from the local water, our charming and charismatic pub and hotel is nestled in Bedford’s Victorian ‘urban vista’ of De Parys avenue. This magnificent site is nearby to the Bedford Park, bustling town centre, a short walk from the area’s proudest landmark (the Bedford Embankment) and just a fifty-minute train ride to the country’s capital.

• Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
• Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
• Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
• Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
• To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
• To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
• Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for

• Min 18 months as Sous Chef with a background in a busy food operation and passion for food quality
• The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
• Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
• A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
• Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company

• £34,000 - £38,000
• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
• 50% off food on shift
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Employee Assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• Career development programme
• 30% dining discount of all managed houses
• Great working environment and great prospects!

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services