Sous Chef - High Quality Fresh Food venue
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Sous Chef
Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: Up to £36k + TRONC (£4k-£5k)
** Potential for a 4 / 4.5 Day Week **
We are recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to assist in leading this stunning high quality dining operation. With a fantastic reputation this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef to join a well established venue and add creativity to the menus working with award winning chefs.
The role:
· To assist in leading this high-quality dining operation, opportunity to create dishes and develop the menu.
· Assist the Head Chef in the running of the kitchen, supporting in all areas including staff training, orders and stock control.
· Ensure high standards of cleanliness and H&S procedures are set and adhered to.
The desirable candidate:
· You will be an experienced sous chef or very strong junior sous ready for your next challenge
· Have experience working in rosette kitchens.
· Have a calm and controlled management style with the ability to train, motivate and inspire a small team.
· Credentials in Health & Safety training and hygiene standards
· We are looking for a down to earth individual who naturally works with integrity, authenticity and respect.
What’s on offer:
· A competitive salary: (dependent on candidate experience) Package up to £40k (Excellent Grats)
· A 4 / 4.5 day working week
· Accommodation available
Hesketh James Recruitment are the managing agent for this role on behalf of the client.
In order to ensure your enquiry with regards to this position is dealt with quickly, please send in an up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae in a Word Document format.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SC-SC1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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