Sous Chef - Interaction Recruitment : Job Details

Sous Chef

Full-time Salary: £30k + tips per yearOne of Interactions clients is looking for a Sous Chef in their North Cambridge Pub, you would play a crucial role in assisting the head chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen operations within their establishment. Your culinary expertise and leadership skills will contribute to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction. As a Sous Chef your responsibilities will be: - Food Preparation: Assist the head chef in preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes and quality standards. - Menu Development: Collaborate with the head chef to create and update menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative dishes to enhance the dining experience.- Training and Supervision: Train and supervise kitchen staff to ensure adherence to recipes, proper food handling procedures, and consistent execution of dishes. - Quality Control: Monitor food production processes to maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes, ensuring customer satisfaction with every dish. - Hygiene and Safety: Enforce strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper storage, handling, and cleaning of equipment and work areas. - Customer Interaction: Collaborate with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback, accommodate special requests, and ensure a positive dining experience.

Qualifications: - Culinary Expertise: Proven culinary skills with experience in cooking a variety of cuisines and familiarity with pub-style cuisine. - Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. - Creativity: Ability to contribute creative ideas for menu development and innovation while aligning with the pub's culinary concept and budgetary constraints. - Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational abilities to manage time efficiently, prioritise tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced kitchen environment. - Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate the operational needs of the pub. - Food Safety Certification: Certification in food safety and hygiene (e.g., Level 2 Food Safety Certificate) is preferred.

Benefits: - 25-28 days holiday (bank holidays to be discussed) - Competitive salary + Tips - Employee discounts on food and beverages How to apply: If you're interested in this unique Sous Chef opportunity, please contact Interaction Recruitment - Priyanca Barot on or please send an up-to-date CV to (Sous chef/Chef/Pub Chef)