Sous Chef

Hogshead & Tun is a dynamic and thriving culinary destination known for its commitment to excellence. We’re seeking a dedicated Senior Chef de Partie to join our passionate kitchen team. Reporting directly to the Head Chef and Head of Operations, you’ll play a crucial role in crafting exceptional culinary experiences.

  • Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
  • Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
  • Assisting the Head Chef & Head of Operations to create menu items, recipes
    and develop dishes
  • Supervising all kitchen stations
  • Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
  • Being responsible for health and safety
  • Being responsible for food hygiene practices 
  • Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes
    created
  • Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
  • Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety
    guidelines Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
  • Good knowledge of all sections
  • Ability to produce good quality food
  • Good oral communication
  • Team management skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Good level of numeracy
  • Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
  • Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
  • Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work 
  • Positive and approachable manner
  • Team player qualities

Minimum qualifications and experience (not essential at time of employment; however
expected to complete in the first 12 months of service)

  • Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
  • Minimum 2 years relevant experience
  • Awareness of manual handling techniques
  • Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety 
  • Experience of kitchen equipment
  • Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
  • Competent level of English spoken and written
  • City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 3 Food Safety Awards

If interested, please apply below.