Sous Chef – Fresh Food
*Up to £45K Package – 45+hours - 2.5 days off - 3 evenings off / week*
Benefits of working for us:
- Tips & bonuses (weekly paid, average + £6,000 annually*)
- Work-life balance: 2.5 days off weekly & 9.15pm* finish times
- 4.5 days over 7* (mix of splits & straights)
- 3 evenings off a week*
- 45-50 hours a week*
- Working Hours*: 9.15am – 3.30pm – Break – 5.30pm – 9.15pm
- Flexible shifts with lifestyle-friendly hours
- Family-run & supportive atmosphere with a hardworking & passionate, “work hard … play hard” culture
- Experienced chef team
Ready to Lead One of Sussex’s Best?
· This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Sussex’s most highly regarded independent restaurants.
· The Oak Barn Restaurant is a family-run, independent, top-rated 150-cover Restaurant & Bar in Mid Sussex.
· We pride ourselves on creating Rosette-standard modern British cuisine, combining timeless classics with contemporary flair.
· Our menus are seasonal, locally sourced & freshly prepared to order, with daily specials & catering for weddings, buffets & large group bookings.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate & proven Sous Chef to take the culinary reins of our busy kitchen alongside our Head Chef. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will inspire, mentor & co-manage a brigade of 9 chefs, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, creativity & consistency.
Food Service Times
- Monday – Saturday: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 9pm
- Sunday: 12pm – 7pm
- Out of the kitchen by approx. 9.15pm weekdays, 7.30pm Sundays*
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily running of the kitchen brigade (9 chefs + KP’s)
- Lead, inspire & mentor the team with confidence
- Create & develop seasonal menus & daily specials
- Efficiently plan & coordinate events, weddings & buffets
- Prepare, cook & present fresh food to Rosette standard
- Manage ordering, stock control, GP awareness & cost control
- Organise rotas, recipe manuals & training guides
- Uphold Health & Safety & Hygiene regulations
- Collaborate effectively with the Front of House team
- Ensure cleanliness, organisation & high standards across the kitchen
The Ideal Candidate
- Solid & proven Sous Chef experience in restaurants or gastro pubs
- Strong background in high-quality & fresh-produce kitchens
- Creative flair with seasonal produce & menu innovation
- Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent leadership, communication & mentoring skills
- Committed, consistent & detail-oriented work approach
- Strong understanding of GP, budgeting & food waste control
- Own transport essential
- No accommodation provided – UK-based applicants only
*On rare occasions, such as specific days or weeks of the year, or when necessary, work hours, shift coverage, pay & schedules may change.
- Experiencia
- Se requiere
- Jornada
- Completa
- Salario
- hasta 45.000 £ anual
- Inicio
- Incorporación inmediata
Cuckfield Road, RH15 8RE, Burgess Hill
The Oak Barn Restaurant • 11-50 empleados
En JOB TODAY desde noviembre, 2024
We are a family run, 150 cover restaurant in Burgess Hill, currently one of the top rated fresh food restaurants in Sussex. We pride ourselves on top class service paired with locally sourced produce cooked fresh to order.
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