Job Description

Junior Sous Chef, Independent Country Inn

Leeds Suburb, £34,000 & £4,000 tips

Stunning venue, Straight Shifts

The Benefits include:

• Superb salary
  

• Above average tips
  

• 5 days over 7, straight shifts
  

• 45-48 hour working week
  

• modern kitchen with all the latest kit and equipment
  

• Pension scheme
  

About the Venue

Our independent clients operate this stunning refurbished award winning County Inn, commutable to Leeds, Otley & Ilkley, offering a casual fine dining menu, and also event catering within the estate set in the stunning Yorkshire countryside

The Inns commitment to excellence and passion for creating memorable dining experiences has positioned this destination Inn as a leader in the local food scene.

We are seeking to recruit a talented and dedicated Junior Sous Chef to join the team within our clients talented kitchen team of 8 chefs and help continue to push the boundaries of culinary creativity, working under a award winning head chef, you WILL learn here, and gain the skills to become a head chef in time in your own right.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Junior Sous Chef to assist in leading the kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in casual fine dining, event catering, and have worked with classical and modern gastro pub style dining.

As the Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Sous Chef & Head Chef to ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and kitchen efficiency are maintained across all the estates culinary offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development and Execution:

  • Collaborate with the Sous Chef & Head Chef to develop innovative and seasonally-inspired menus for our casual fine dining restaurant, & estate event catering

  • Ensure consistent execution of menu items, maintaining high standards of taste, quality, and presentation.

  • Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate new techniques and ingredients into menu offerings.

• Kitchen Management:

  • Assist in managing the team for daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.

  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.

• Stock and Ordering:

  • Maintain stock levels, ensuring adequate stock of ingredients and supplies.

  • Place orders with suppliers alongside the senor chef

  • Monitor food waste to minimise waste and maximise profitability.

• Event Catering:

  • Assist in executing off-site catering events, ensuring seamless service and high-quality food presentation.

  • Collaborate with the events team to prep and serve custom menus for various types of events and client preferences.

• Gastro Pub Operations:

  • Develop and maintain a unique gastro pub menu alongside the Sous & Head Chefs that balances creativity with approachability.

You will need a means of transport due to the semi-rural location

If this sounds like the ideal position for you then send your CV and cover letter through the link here, to hear of similar positions in the region & beyond then give Eddy Nuttall a call here in the Dish hospitality Offices in Leeds