Sous Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We're looking for a passionate Sous Chef to support our Head Chef at our busy gastro pub in Welwyn Village
The Sous Chef role is key to providing first class hospitality service, ensuring that company standards are maintained, financial targets are achieved and that customer expectations are met. We currently have one rosette and are striving for a second
Main Responsibilities:
- Developing a high performing and motivated team.
- Maintaining superb hygiene rating and excellent guest reviews of food
- Responsible for the successful management of the kitchen.
- Strong controls for labour, stock & financial planning are essential
- To always exceed guest expectations and provide best in class hospitality to our guests.
- Passion for food is a must
Ideally you will have:
- Proven experience in a high-end busy restaurant / hotel environment at a similar level.
- Previous experience of budgets, recruitment, stock control, ordering & team management.
- Ability to manage a multifaceted, fast paced business where every day if different.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A positive 'Can Do' attitude and lead by example
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,500.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Welwyn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sous Chef roles across Innventure's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,500 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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