Sous Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
You have to be capable of running a specified section to the required high standards of cuisine and hygiene. Deal with any important and relevant changes or incidents that have occurred when deputizing head chef.
Hours of work: 48 hours per week on 5 days out of 7 as per the rota.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Day to day running of the Kitchen.
- Preparation and ordering of required food stuffs for the Kitchen.
- Ensure that food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety laws and regulations.
- To maintain cleanliness of the Kitchen at all times.
- To ensure all chefs and kitchen porters are adequately trained on the appropriate section and informed of any relevant changes.
- To act as a manager in the absence of the Head chef and inform Kitchen staff of any relevant changes.
- Always act as a responsible, professional Assistant Manager with staff and guests
- Produce the high quality consistency of food and hygiene set by the Company in the absence of the Head Chef at all times.
- Any other reasonable requests.
- To abide by Health and Safety Regulations as required by Law
The Maids Head Hotel is an independent AA 4 star silver rated
The Hotel situated in the heart of Norwich, offering 84 bedrooms and boasting a 2 AA Rosette Restaurant, a range of versatile meeting and event spaces and is also a popular wedding venue.
The ideal candidate must be hard working, enthusiastic and most importantly have a keen desire and willingness to learn. Experience in a previous role is Requested .
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
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 The Maids Head Hotel Ltd'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 £30,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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