Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Join Culinary Excellence in Kent!

Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity within a thriving, family-run restaurant in Kent ? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate culinary team at an establishment renowned for its authentic cuisine, with the ambition and drive to achieve Michelin recognition.

As the new Sous Chef , you will work closely alongside the Chef Patron, playing a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and helping to maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency and service. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Chef who wants to develop their skills and play an important part in the continued growth of the restaurant.

Here’s what this exciting opportunity offers:

• £42,000+
• Service charge
• Performance-based bonus
• The chance to be a key part of a growing, passionate family-run business
• The opportunity to work with authentic, high-quality cuisine
• A pivotal role within a kitchen with ambitions of achieving Michelin recognition
• Excellent opportunity for a talented Sous Chef looking to progress their career

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Chef Patron with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef Patron
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and service throughout every sitting
• Assisting with menu and recipe development
• Supporting with food costing and stock management
• Training, mentoring and developing junior members of the kitchen team
• Ensuring the kitchen maintains the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and organisation
• Helping to drive standards and contribute to the restaurant’s ambition for Michelin recognition

We are looking for a Sous Chef with:

• Proven Sous Chef experience within a similar busy restaurant environment
• Experience at 3 AA Rosette or Michelin level would be highly desirable
• A genuine passion for quality food and exceptional standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team
• A desire to develop professionally and contribute to the continued growth of the restaurant

This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated Sous Chef to join a unique and ambitious restaurant in Kent , working closely with the Chef Patron and becoming an integral part of its journey towards Michelin recognition.

If you are a driven Chef looking for a role where you can make a real impact and continue developing your career, apply now!

Contact: George Turl
Job Number: 932595 / INDELITE
Location: Kent

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.