Sous Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Dodford Inn is a beautifully unique countryside wedding and events venue with a bar and restaurant operating alongside. Opening hours of the bar and restaurant as follows: Fridays & Saturdays 5:00pm-11pm and Sundays: 12:30pm-7pm.
We are looking for experienced Sous Chef with the potential for promotion.
Pay rates dependent on experience and ability.
Kitchen Features:
- Friendly atmosphere
- Panoramic views
- Fully electric (super clean!)
- 2x Rational 6 grid combi ovens
- x1 Rational 10 grid combi oven
- x2 Valentine single tank free standing fryer.
- x1 Blue Seal Grill
- x1 Falcon x4 ring Induction Hob
- x1 Twin Deck Cuppone Pizza Oven
- Veg prep machine
- Commercial mixers
- Walk-in Fridge and Freezer
- Outdoor wood fired pizza oven
- Outdoor Tasty Trotter hog roaster
- Outdoor BBQ
Candidate requirements:
- Ability to lead the kitchen team
- Experience working/running busy fresh food kitchens
- Banquet service experience
- Keen eye for detail
- Extremely high standards
- Punctual and reliable
- Work well within a team and individually
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiastic, passionate and Innovative
- Up to date Food hygiene and Health and safety
- Instruct and lead other members of the kitchen team
- Sense of humour!
*Must have own method of transport*
Successful applicants will receive a wage based on experience plus 100% of gratuities shared between staff.
www.thedodfordinn.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bromsgrove, B61 9BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Chef: 7 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 The Dodford Inn'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 £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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