PLATINUM RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Senior Sous Chef – Salary £42,000 – Cirencester – Boutique Inn
We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Senior Sous Chef to help lead our skilled kitchen team at this Boutique Inn in the heart of Cirencester.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a busy, well-equipped kitchen, working closely with our talented Head Chef to deliver exceptional food across a diverse and dynamic menu.
If you're passionate about cooking from scratch, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take the next step in your career – we'd love to hear from you.
Why apply / What's in it for you?
- You'll earn a salary between £42,000 + Tronc
- 48 hours working week with straight shifts
- Stream – the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
- Health cash plan
- Generous employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Life assurance
- Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
- An engaging & supportive work environment
Key responsibilities
As Senior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading from the front. Your duties will include:
- Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth operation of all kitchen services
- Maintaining high standards across food quality, presentation, and consistency
- The ability to follow recipes while adding energy and precision to every dish
- Overseeing food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
- Managing stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
- Training, mentoring, and developing junior team members
- Taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
What we're looking for
This role would suit an experienced Sous Chef who thrives in a quality-focused environment in Cirencester We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong leadership skills and a calm, organised approach
- Is passionate about producing high-quality food with attention to detail
- Can motivate and inspire a team to perform at their best
- Enjoys working across a busy restaurant and bar operation
- Has the ambition to help drive standards forward and gain further recognition as a chef
If you're ready for your next step as a Senior Sous Chef in Cirencester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
Job Number INDCHEFS 935195
Location Cirencester
Role Senior Sous Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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