Junior Sous Chef

About the role

Mad Swans in the South Downs is a countryside hangout for mavericks. The unruly. The friendship groups you wish you were in. The families you want to hang out with. For evenings that go on forever. And weekends that become folklore.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Head Chef and the Sous Chef
• Work closely with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure the best service
• Offer suggestions, creative ideas, and ways to improve kitchen performance, menu options, and service
• Oversee and supervise kitchen team
• Be a part of a kitchen environment that’s positive, respectful, and high-performing
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and food safety standards so that every dish meets guest expectations
• Help to complete weekly stock takes and manage orders, deliveries whilst ensuring all SOP’s, recipe specifications, and procedures are followed through the use of Procure Wizard
• Report any Health & Safety issues, potential hazards, accidents or near misses to the Head Chef who will report them to Senior Management Team during the weekly H&S meeting

Requirements

• Experienced and has previous experience in a Junior Sous Chef role
• Genuine passion for food, creativity and high standards
• Focused on the food quality, presentation and hygiene
• An excellent communicator
• Potential to be a good leader
• Strong organisational skills and able to multi-task
• Happy to be hands-on and assist with the day-to-house duties as part of a small team
• Self-driven and highly motivated
• Happy and able to work as part of a team
• Proactive, positive and resilient by nature
• Solutions driven
• Able to multitask
• Comfortable working in a very fast-paced environment
• Ability to use kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, cookers, etc.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Tips & Service Charge
• Free Parking
• Employee Meal whilst on shift
• Wage Stream – access your pay for hours worked before pay day
• Employee Discounts on Food, Sports, Activities, Cabins and in the Retail Shop
• Reward & Recognition Initiatives
• Team Social & Well-being Activities & Events
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Bonus

Pay

Earnings for this role are to £38,000/annum, including TRONC (Tips & Service Charge).

Schedule

This is a full-time permanent position and will work any five days out of seven. Working Hours – working 48 hours a week, shift times will vary throughout the week, and the kitchen operational times will be from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm. Working Days – this role will work any five days out of seven and will involve working on weekends on a regular basis. Working hours will vary in line with the operating calendar and needs of the business.