Sous Chef

£35,000 per annum
Permanent-Full Time
Bingham

Harper Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a prestigious, high end hospitality venue renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences. They are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their elite culinary team. This position sits within a refined, luxury environment where standards are uncompromising, ingredients are premium, and every dish is crafted with precision and creativity.
The successful Sous Chef will thrive in a sophisticated setting, enjoy producing beautifully presented cuisine, and demonstrate a calm, polished leadership style. You will support senior chefs in delivering innovative menus, maintaining impeccable presentation, and ensuring every guest receives a memorable, high quality dining experience.


What will the role involve?
 

• Kitchen leadership - Supporting the day to day running of a high end, fast paced kitchen
• Operational cover - Taking full responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
• Premium food preparation Preparing and serving refined, high end quality cuisine to exacting standards
• Menu innovation - Contributing to menu development with creative, forward-thinking ideas
• Luxury presentation - Ensuring exceptional presentation and delivering a luxury guest experience
• Dietary expertise - Maintaining expert knowledge of ingredients, allergens and dietary requirements
• Bespoke menu creation - Creating tailored menu options for guests with specific dietary needs
• Team development - Leading, motivating and developing a skilled team of chefs and kitchen assistants
• Training support - Supporting structured training, coaching and professional development
• Trial shift oversight - Overseeing trial shifts and assisting with performance assessments
• Stock management - Managing stock ordering, rotation and quality control with minimal waste
• Food safety - Ensuring outstanding food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards
• Kitchen administration - Completing daily check sheets, cleaning schedules and training documentation
• Issue reporting - Reporting equipment issues, hazards, accidents and stock shortages promptly
• Guest feedback - Responding professionally to guest feedback and supporting effective resolution
• Cross department communication - Maintaining strong communication across departments to ensure seamless service

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in professional cookery is desirable
• Experience within a luxury, high volume or premium hospitality kitchen
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens and dietary requirements
• Passion for fresh, nutritious and beautifully presented cuisine
• Ability to remain composed and efficient in a refined, fast paced environment
• Confident leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Positive, proactive and committed approach to excellence
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards

• Free onsite parking
• Annual performance bonus
• Generous discounts on venue facilities, food and dining experiences

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious venue offering long term stability, exceptional working conditions and the chance to develop your culinary career within an elite, high end environment.
Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

About Harper Recruitment Group:

Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis.
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