Job Description

Sous Chef - Sandringham Visitor Centre - £14 to £16.50 per hour

Benugo are looking for a Sous Chef o join the team at our beautiful restaurant within the Sandringham Estate.

We serve a seasonal menu with British classics from locally sourced ingredients in the restaurant, as well as a range of freshly made sandwiches, cakes and carbon neutral coffee in the cafes.

The venue is open 7 days per week, daytime only. Shifts range from 8am to 6pm. We will require you to work weekends.

• Rate: £14ph to £16.50ph (depending on experience)
• Contract: permanent / full time

Working as a Sous Chef for Benugo will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will not only support the Sous/Head Chef in the day to day running of the venue but also act as a mentor to the junior kitchen brigade.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare food to a high standard in any area required by the senior chefs
• To assist in any extra functions.
• To provide to a consistently high standard for functions and different dining areas.
• To manage the Client Dining, hospitality and conference food offers when requested by senior chefs
• To assist in the training of junior staff
• To ensure smooth running of daily operations
• Hygiene and personal hygiene checks
• Staff food standards
• Waste control
• To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Benugo Health & Safety Policy

Qualifications

• Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent standards
• Experience in working in a star hotel or restaurant is desirable
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Chef whites provided

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!