Senior Sous Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Senior Sous Chef
The Tandy is looking for a proven, enthusiastic and hardworking Senior Sous Chef to join our team.
This is a very exciting time for The Tandy; as a small independent local business we have complete freedom to explore and get creative with our offering. This role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to drive our offering forward.
Core responsibilities will include ensuring all kitchen operations and activities are carried out in full compliance with the company’s operating standards and procedures, and the Head Chef’s instructions. You will work in conjunction with other Chefs, providing clear and consistent direction to the wider team. You are expected to effectively manage your team in the absence of our Group Head Chef.
You will have...
- A minimum of 1 years' experience working within a similar role
- Extensive experience working in a high volume restaurant
- An extensive array of culinary skills & knowledge, experience and the confidence working as second-in-command to the Head Chef
- Food Hygiene level 2
- Experience managing and working with a large diverse and experienced team
- High standards for producing quality fresh food
- Excellent & proven track record in leadership and mentoring skills
What we offer...
- 28 days’ holiday
- Uniform
- 50% discount off food and drinks in all of our venues
- Pension contribution scheme
- Training and personal development
- Career Progression
- Role autonomy and decision making
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- POOLE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Sous Chef roles across The Tandy Sandbanks's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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