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Sous Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £42,000 – A lovely country pub with a lively bar, popular restaurant, and beautiful garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a talented Sous Chef to assist with the day to day running of the kitchen, leading their brigade of dedicated and experienced professionals. Benefits: •28 days’ paid holiday during each holiday year including Bank holidays •Company pension scheme •Very competitive salary (based on experience) •Share of tips/TRONC •Support in studying for professional qualifications •Uniform / Chef whites •Accommodation (if required) The Sous Chef will have plenty of autonomy over the menus, cooking with fresh, daily ingredients sourced from artisan suppliers in the local area. The menus change daily so you can make the most of the seasonal Kent produce. There is also a well-equipped kitchen, so plenty of opportunity to get creative with the menus. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated Sous Chef who has already worked in a similar role within the industry. You will be a team player, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality food. To find out more about this exciting opportunity please forward your CV.

CHEF DE PARTIE – fresh, seasonal cuisine – package to £34,500 - An opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join this very popular gastro pub. Part of a small independently owned group this restaurant has gone from strength to strength and due to their success, they are now looking to increase the brigade. Benefits include: Generous salary & superb tips Live in, en suite accommodation Staff loyalty scheme Pension Free parking Professional, well-equipped kitchen There is a new Head Chef and Sous Chef who are building a team of professional chefs to join them. The menus are modern British with international influences, and they make everything in house using fresh, seasonal produce and where possible this is sourced locally. As Chef de Partie you will receive an excellent training and be involved in contributing ideas for the menus, stock control and training the junior chefs. The ideal candidate will have had previous experience within a fresh food, fast paced kitchen and have a genuine passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal produce.

Junior Sous Chef– fresh, seasonal menus – live in accommodation - package £42,000 This lovely village pub has a busy restaurant and due to their popularity, they are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to strengthen the team. It is part of a small independently owned group of pubs each with their own special identity. At this site there is a brigade of 6 chefs preparing modern British cuisine with international influences. Everything is made in house using fresh, seasonal produce and there is an emphasis on using locally sourced and artisan produce too. Benefits include: Generous salary & superb tips Live in accommodation Staff loyalty scheme Pension Free parking Professional, well-equipped kitchen As Junior Sous Chef you will be trained in all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen, including menu design, costing, stock control, ordering, maintaining all health, safety and hygiene procedures along with training and motivating the team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a good quality, busy establishment and feel passionately about cooking with fresh, seasonal produce.

Sous Chef – restaurant - package £47,000 This popular establishment is going from strength to strength and as a result they are looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef. There is a large well-equipped kitchen, and the talented brigade prepare modern British cuisine utilising all the seasonal and local produce. They have a small kitchen garden and work closely with a local estate to ensure the finest fresh produce is available to them. Benefits include: •Generous salary & superb tips •Mix of straight and split shifts •Opportunity to influence the menus. •Fresh, seasonal, local and foraged produce •Independently owned and run. •Working closely with an experienced Head Chef •Professional team in place, just needs strengthening The role will involve assisting the Head Chef with all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen, writing menus, costing, training and motivating the junior chefs and full control in the Head Chefs absence. Previous experience at Sous level within a fresh food kitchen will be essential, along with your own transport due to the rural location of the restaurant. To find out more about this exciting Sous Chef role please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – fresh, seasonal cuisine - £40,000 + tips A beautiful family run pub with a popular restaurant, lovely garden and several boutique rooms. Currently they are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in the day to day running of their seasonal, fresh food kitchen. With a team of 6-7 chefs and KPs they prepare British and European cuisine utilising all the wonderful local produce available to them. Benefits include: Generous salary + excellent tips Great working environment Professional team in place Opportunity to influence the menus Sensible working hours This will be an integral role within the brigade so previous experience as a Sous Chef will be essential. The successful Sous Chef will be involved is menu creation, costing, stock control, ordering, training and motivating the team and ensuring all health, hygiene and safety procedures are in place and being adhered to. To find out more about this exciting new role please forward your CV.

Head Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £48,000 – A lovely country pub with a lively bar, popular restaurant, and beautiful garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a talented Head Chef to take over the day to day running of the kitchen, leading their brigade of dedicated and experienced professionals. The Head Chef will have plenty of autonomy over the menus, cooking with fresh ingredients sourced from artisan suppliers in the local area. The menus change daily so you can make the most of the seasonal Kent produce. There is also a well-equipped kitchen, so plenty of opportunity to get creative with the menus. Benefits include: A generous salary plus tips, 28 days paid holiday, Company pension, Support with studying for professional qualifications, Chef whites provided Accommodation should it be required. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated Head Chef who has already worked in a similar role within the industry, or you could be a strong Sous Chef looking for his or her first Head Chef position. You will be a team player, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality food and service. You will be very proud of your role and want to take the pub to the next level. You will love pleasing people and enjoy building a committed brigade to work alongside you. As Head Chef you will need great communication and leadership skills, a good level of computer literacy, the ability to work under pressure and be an excellent trainer, motivating and mentoring your team.

Head Chef – gastro pub – fresh food – package to £47,000 - This popular gastro pub is one of the flagship properties within this family-owned group of pubs. Currently they are seeking a talented and creative Head Chef to take over the kitchen. There is great scope to develop the menu offering and build on their solid reputation as a destination restaurant. Everything is made in house using fresh seasonal produce and this will be sourced as locally as possible. Benefits include: Competitive salary + tips Wagestream – access your wages without having to wait until pay day Discount on hospitality across their sites Freedom to lead the kitchen Birthday night away in one of their properties with a bottle of fizz 28 days holiday Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ The ideal Head Chef will have strong financial awareness, understand the importance of maintaining a profitable kitchen, pushing for a high GP and be an inspirational leader who can manage a retain a happy, productive brigade. The role would suit a creative chef looking to push forward in their career and aim for awards and accolades, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please forward your CV. Due to the rural location, your own transport will be essential.

Sous Chef – restaurant - package £45,000 This popular establishment is going from strength to strength and as a result they are looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef. There is a large well-equipped kitchen, and the talented brigade prepare modern British cuisine utilising all the seasonal and local produce. They have a small kitchen garden and work closely with a local estate to ensure the finest fresh produce is available to them. Benefits include: •Generous salary + superb tips •Mix of straight and split shifts •Opportunity to influence the menus. •Fresh, seasonal, local and foraged produce •Independently owned and run. •Working closely with an experienced Head Chef •Professional team in place, just needs strengthening The role will involve assisting the Head Chef with all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen, writing menus, costing, training and motivating the junior chefs and full control in the Head Chefs absence. Previous experience within a fresh food kitchen will be essential, along with your own transport due to the rural location of the restaurant. To find out more about this exciting Sous Chef role please forward your CV.

Chef de Partie – gastro pub – fresh food – package £35,000 + This popular gastro pub is part of a family-owned group of pubs currently undergoing a period of expansion. As a result of this they are seeking a talented and creative Chef de Partie to assist with the day to day running of this busy kitchen. There is great scope to develop the menu offering and build on their solid reputation as a destination restaurant. Benefits include: •Competitive salary + tips •Great opportunities for career progression •Wagestream – access your wages without having to wait until pay day •Discount on hospitality across their sites •Freedom to input ideas onto the menu •Birthday night away in one of their properties with a bottle of fizz •28 days holiday •Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ •Refer a friend scheme The ideal Chef de Partie will be a passionate foodie who loves working with fresh, seasonal produce. Someone who enjoys their work and is a great team player. There will be plenty of opportunity to train on all sections of the kitchen and develop your skills further, giving excellent prospects for career progression. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV.

Sous Chef – gastro pub – fresh food – package £42,000 + This popular gastro pub is part of a family-owned group of pubs currently undergoing a period of expansion. As a result of this they are seeking a talented and creative Sous Chef to assist with the day to day running of the kitchen. There is great scope to develop the menu offering and build on their solid reputation as a destination restaurant. Benefits include: •Competitive salary + tips •Wagestream – access your wages without having to wait until pay day •Discount on hospitality across their sites •Freedom to input ideas onto the menu •Birthday night away in one of their properties with a bottle of fizz •28 days holiday •Accredited member of ‘Wellbeing Promise’ •Refer a friend scheme The ideal Sous Chef will be a passionate foodie who loves working with fresh, seasonal produce. Someone who enjoys training and mentoring a team to get the best out of them and can support the Head Chef with menu design, stock control, ordering and all relevant health, hygiene, and safety procedures. To find out more about this exciting role please forward your CV.

Junior Sous Chef – up to £40,000 A great opportunity to join this exciting new opening, as they are currently looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to assist them achieve their goals. There is an experienced Head Chef looking to gain awards and accolades for the first-class cuisine they are preparing. The successful Junior Sous Chef will be competent on all sections of the kitchen and have a genuine love of cooking with fresh, locally sourced produce. Benefits include: •Generous salary •Brand-new, well-equipped kitchen •Only 3 evenings a week •Innovative fresh food cooking •Professional team in place •Opportunity to influence the success of the restaurant The restaurant plans to operate as a café bar during the day opening for brunch, lunch, teas, coffee cakes and pastries; then it will transform into a fine dining space for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Being a new opening they have ambitious plans for their future and are looking for a committed, professional chef to assist them reach their objectives.

Sous Chef – package £40,000 – fabulous, independent inn – fresh, seasonal cuisine - A beautiful country inn with a popular restaurant and wonderful garden with views over the Sussex Downs. It is independently owned and run by a team of hospitality professionals, who pride themselves on the superb cuisine and excellent choice of local wines and beers. With a brigade of 4 chefs, they prepare a regularly changing menu to reflect the seasons. Everything including the bread is made in house using the finest fresh produce and this is all sourced locally where possible. Having successfully built the business back up after the pandemic and with the high demand for tables, they are looking for a Sous Chef to oversee their talented team. Benefits include: Generous salary plus superb tips Free live in accommodation Full team in place Plenty of opportunity to influence the menus Owners who truly value their staff Sunday night, Monday, Tuesday off The ideal candidate will have had previous experience within a professional, fresh food kitchen and have a genuine love for cooking and hospitality. The Sous Chef will have full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence and assist with designing innovative menus, stock control, ordering and training the junior chefs.