Sous Chef

Chartwells provides tailored, boutique and unique hospitality solutions to the education market. We specialise in challenging the boundaries in order to deliver a sustainable point of difference.

The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team. As Sous Chef, you will be joining a large culinary team responsible for the catering for our students.

The Role

• Assist and oversee the preparation, cooking and presentation of all our innovative and mouth-watering culinary offerings
• Manage bulk cooking production alongside occasional function and banqueting requirements
• Actively maintain a complete awareness and desire for nutrition and healthy eating
• Ensuring accurate implementation of allergy awareness controls
• Pursuing and fulfilling great ideas and seeking opportunities for improvement
• Ensure the safe production of a high-quality product without comprise to the food safety guidelines provided

The Person

• Previous experience within a similar capacity gained in exciting and influential cafes, restaurants, hotels, schools and function environments
• Strong emphasis on modern, well-being inspired menus with a focus on visual presentation
• The ability to switch from café style flair to fine-dining and function standard food
• Ability to maintain a calm and respectful demeanour - always!

The Benefits

• Easy access to 100+ retail discounts
• Opportunity to learn new skills and move to different internal roles
• A chance to join an ecologically and socially forward operation
• Salary Packaging