Sous Chef

Sous Chef, Maidenhead - up to 45,000 including Tronc

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at a busy, food-led pub in Maidenhead known for its seasonal menus and strong local following. This is a great chance to work with a talented and supportive team and grow your career.

Why You'll Love This Sous Chef Role

Sous Chef in Maidenhead, you'll get:

• Great Earnings: A base salary of upto 40,000 plus an additional 5,000 in Tronc, for a total of 45,000 OTE.
• Career Growth: There are opportunities to grow within an expanding group.
• Creative Input: You'll assist the Head Chef with menu planning and execution.
• Fantastic Perks: Enjoy discounted or free food, and take advantage of our cycle-to-work scheme and company events.

Your Responsibilities

As our Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading the team. Your main duties will include:

• Supervising and motivating the kitchen staff to ensure high standards of food quality and presentation are met.
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, and waste management.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have strong cooking skills and a passion for working with a supportive team. You should have:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef
• Strong leadership abilities with a hands-on, supportive approach.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A culinary qualification or equivalent experience is preferred.

Ready to take on this exciting Sous Chef role in Maidenhead? Apply today!

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Maidenhead

Job Ref: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS

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