The White Swan Woodnewton is a very busy privately owned, multi award winning, gastro pub serving a popular menu with quality dishes for everyone’s taste - from burger and pizza through to tapas, Greek, Chinese & Mexican dishes.
Job title: Experienced Sous Chef required to assist our new Head Chef and other Sous Chef with the running of our busy kitchen
Job duties: We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef with a proven record of working in a fast paced busy kitchen.
Soft skills: You will require the competency to prioritise multiple tasks, work alone or as part of the team whilst building and maintaining a good relationship with your coworkers.
The company’s culture: The White Swan is a family run business with a small dedicated team. We like to have fun but we know when we have to work hard. The business has won awards due to our dedication to quality and service for our customers. Everyone within the business plays a hands on role, including the owners.
Career progression: This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to grow within their career. We have ambitious plans to further expand the offering at The White Swan.
Employee benefits: up to £30,210 based on experience + tip share

Sous Chef Responsibilities

• Assist with all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup, maintaining kitchen equipment as needed.
• A hands on role working within the kitchen team.
• Resolve issues as they arise to ensure the continuation of foodservice
• Maintain kitchen efficiency
• Make sure that all staff adhere to food safety and hygiene requlations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee quality
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to aline kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment
• Weekly inventory

Sous Chef Requirements

• Ability to remain productive in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Creativity
• Ability to oversee and manage the kitchen operation
• Weekend and evening working will form part of this role
• Own transport to and from work as we are in a rural location without public transport links

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,120.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WS445

• Assist with all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup, maintaining kitchen equipment as needed.
• A hands on role working within the kitchen team.
• Resolve issues as they arise to ensure the continuation of foodservice
• Maintain kitchen efficiency
• Make sure that all staff adhere to food safety and hygiene requlations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee quality
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to aline kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment
• Weekly inventor