Sous Chef

The Rock Point is a wonderfully scenic inn that lies on Lyme Regis harbour, overlooking the surrounding bay and Jurassic coastline.

You’ll be working in an 18th-century tavern that has been thoughtfully updated by St Austell Family Group to showcase character features that are stylishly adorned with mod cons. The Rock Point occupies a tranquil location at the heart of what many consider to be ‘The Pearl of Dorset’.

We’re looking for an Sous Chef/Assistant Head Chef to join our talented kitchen team. Supporting the Head Chef, you’ll help ensure the smooth running of a fast-paced environment, working alongside passionate people and cooking with locally sourced produce to provide experiences that delight our guests.

About you:

• Taking the helm when the Head Chef is away, you inspire the Kitchen Team and take pride in overseeing a quality food offering.
• You have a passion for creating culinary delights from quality, locally sourced ingredients.
• You’re a whizz when it comes to product knowledge, adapting to menu changes and specials with ease.
• You are a natural communicator with the ability to forge strong relationships, lead by example, and embody a positive team spirit.
• You know food health and safety regulations like the back of your hand.
• Being commercially minded, you understand budgets and sales targets, and play your part in helping to achieve them.
• Having a wealth of experience in a similar role means you are able to recognise when team members need help and you’ll support where needed.
• You go above and beyond to ensure a consistently high level of service, supporting the full team including Front and Back of House during peak times.
• You take ownership of a specific area of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and playing a key role in the smooth running of the food operation.
• Keeping a watchful eye over customer feedback means you are always adapting to maintain high standards and improve where necessary.

What we will offer you in return:

• 30% off food and drink in our pubs.
• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
• A free two-night stay in our pubs every year.
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
• Cycle to work scheme on select roles.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career progression.
• Free food on shift.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Flexible working.
• Paid time off to volunteer for charity.

Additional info
St Austell Family Group is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.
Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.
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