Sous Chef - Full time £13.60 per hour + Tips (around £3.00)
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Position Overview & Specifications
JOB TITLE: Sous Chef
LOCATION: The Ship Hotel, Main Road, Brancaster, PE31 8AP
REPORTING TO: Head Chef
HOURS OF WORK: 48 per week (Full Time)
ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation can be provided for this position
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
- Competitive rates of pay £13.60 per hour
- Fair share of generous tips (around £3.00 per hour)
- Lime Bee Honey (Employee Assistance and Rewards Programme)
- Free and freshly cooked food on shifts
- Christmas gifts
- Company events
- Staff drinks
- Ongoing training and coaching (we believe in promoting internally to provide genuine career development).
- Company discount on food, drink & accommodation across each of the 3 hotels in our group (The Maids Head Hotel in Norwich, The Gonville Hotel in Cambridge and, of course, ourselves at The Ship).
- We can provide accommodation for the right candidates based in nearby Thornham. We can provide an electric bike for you to get to and from The Ship.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Day to day running of the Kitchen.
- Preparation and ordering of required food stuffs for the Kitchen.
- Ensure that food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety laws and regulations.
- To maintain cleanliness of the Kitchen at all times.
- To ensure all chefs and kitchen porters are adequately trained on the appropriate section and informed of any relevant changes
- To act as a manager in the absence of the Head chef and inform Kitchen staff of any relevant changes.
- Always act as a responsible, professional Assistant Manager with staff and guests
- Produce the high quality consistency of food and hygiene set by the Company in the absence of the Head Chef at all times.
- Any other reasonable requests.
- To abide by Health and Safety Regulations as required by Law
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a similar role is essential (Kitchen Management). The perfect candidate must be willing to learn, have the right attitude, be flexible and have a passion for food and high-quality service.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brancaster, PE31 8AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen management: 3 years (required)
- Cooking: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (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
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