Sous Chef

Ambitious Sous Chef wanted for a varied Cheltenham hospitality role £32-35k  excellent benefits and genuine career development. Our client, a well-established organisation within the hospitality, leisure and events sector, based in Cheltenham, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis as part of their growing Food & Beverage operation. Working across a variety of unique venues, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef who enjoys variety and wants to be part of an operation delivering everything from busy cafés and visitor dining through to weddings, banquets and large-scale events for up to 400 guests.

The successful Sous Chef should have:
· Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie looking to progress
· Excellent cooking skills with a genuine passion for producing high-quality food
· Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management, ideally with Level 2 Food Safety
· Experience of stock control, food costing and reducing waste
· The ability to lead, motivate and support the development of a busy kitchen team
· A full UK driving licence and flexibility to work across different venues In this role, the Sous Chef will be responsible for:
· Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation
· Leading and motivating the kitchen team while maintaining consistently high standards
· Assisting with menu development and delivering high-quality food across cafés, functions and large-scale events
· Managing stock, food costs and waste to support an efficient and commercially focused kitchen
· Ensuring excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards are always maintained Our client is offering the successful Sous Chef a salary in the region of £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus 28 days' holiday per year inclusive of Bank Holidays and subsidised gym membership for just £10 per year. The role is based on 40 hours per week over a 5-day working week, on a rolling rota which includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

A six-month probationary period applies. If you are an ambitious, hands-on chef with strong leadership skills and a passion for great food and exceptional customer experiences, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Don't delay in applying. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your chef career, work across a diverse hospitality and events operation and make a real impact within an established Cheltenham organisation.

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