Sous Chef
Salary: £35k-£40k
Hours per Week 48 hours plus
We are searching for an experienced, skilled, and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen. Our English restaurant kitchen is a busy and fast-paced environment, catering for up to 200 covers per day, as well as for private dining and events. Our modern menu is focused on originality and provenance; including seasonal vegetarian dishes, fresh sustainable fish, and rare-breed meats. The ideal candidate must be passionate about food, possess a creative flair, and be able to lead and manage their kitchen team effectively.
What are the Benefits?
• Highly competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Career development and training opportunities
• Meals on duty
• Annual staff party
• 20% staff discount across the Funky Monk Group; including hotel stays, food and drink,
• 20 days’ annual leave
What Does the Role Include?
• Crafting excellent and unique modern British dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients
• Putting forward new menu items that use innovative techniques and push the boundaries with industry trends
• Training and inspiring your team to deliver food to be proud of; including overseeing and directing food preparation and ensuring the dishes are to our Funky Monk standard
• Managing all ordering and stock control
• Rota and schedule planning, as well as maintaining records of payroll and attendance
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and standard.
• Previous experience in leading a high-volume and high-end kitchen is essential, and experience in catering for large events is preferable
We are looking for:
• Individuals with five years or more relevant experience in a similar position of at least equivalent status to a Senior Sous Chef position
• Self-motivated professionals with excellent attention to detail
• Real passion for cooking seasonal ingredients and creating showstopping dishes
• Ability to work under intense pressure
• Previous experience is essential
