Sous Chef/Senior Chef

Humber Recruitment are currently resourcing a Sous Chef/Senior Chef for a new client of ours based in the Grimsby area, working five days a week.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Sous/Senior Chef to join our client’s busy kitchen team.

Our client is a busy hotel restaurant serving freshly prepared food, with a varied operation that covers restaurant service, private functions, and weddings. During peak season they can cater for up to two weddings per week, making this an ideal role for a chef who enjoys a busy kitchen and likes variety.

The Role

Working alongside the Head Chef, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You will help ensure food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard while supporting the team during busy restaurant services, functions and weddings.

During peak season, the kitchen can cater for multiple weddings each week alongside regular restaurant and function trade, so the ability to remain organised and calm under pressure is essential.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team, helping to deliver consistently high-quality food across our restaurant and functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh food to a high standard
• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Taking responsibility for kitchen service when required
• Restaurant and function catering
• Wedding catering, particularly during our busy summer season
• Helping to maintain food quality, presentation and kitchen standards
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards

Working Pattern

This is a 5-day-per-week permanent position, with Wednesday and Thursday normally being your days off.

The restaurant is open every day, although they don’t serve lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays. The role, therefore, involves a mix of daytime and evening services, as well as functions and weddings.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a quality restaurant, hotel or similar establishment
• Is confident cooking fresh food from scratch
• Can work calmly and efficiently during busy services
• Takes pride in the quality and presentation of their food
• Is reliable, organised and works well within a team
• Is comfortable taking responsibility and supporting the Head Chef
• Has previous Sous Chef experience, or is an experienced Chef de Partie / Senior Chef ready to take the next step
• Own transport is essential

What’s On Offer

• £16 per hour
• 5 days per week
• Wednesday & Thursday normally off
• A varied role covering restaurant service, functions and weddings
• The opportunity to work closely with the Head Chef
• A friendly and professional kitchen environment
• Opportunities for progression

If you are an experienced chef looking for your next opportunity and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the position, click the apply button below or at the top of the page and complete the form. For more information on the role, call our team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can visit our jobs page to see our full list of available vacancies.

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