Job Description

Join Our Passionate Kitchen Team at The Lemon Tree, Wrexham!

Are you a talented, motivated Sous Chef ready to take a pivotal role in a busy, fresh-food kitchen? The Lemon Tree is a well-regarded establishment in the heart of Wrexham, and we're looking for an exceptional second-in-command to work alongside our Head Chef and drive our culinary success.

This is more than just a cooking job--it's an opportunity to grow your management skills and be a key player in the operational excellence of our kitchen.

In addition to a fantastic working environment, all our chefs benefit from a 4-day working week to ensure a great work-life balance.

The Role: Your New Challenge

As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chef's right hand, crucial to the daily operational and management success of the kitchen. You will be expected to work across all sections and shifts, maintaining the high standards we're known for.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

Operational Oversight:

Working closely with the Head Chef to manage all kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service and efficiency.

Quality Control:

Maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, production, and presentation set by the Head Chef.

Team Leadership:

Setting a positive example, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring clear communication across the kitchen brigade.

Consistency:

Delivering exceptional quality and consistency in every dish that leaves the pass.

Timely Service:

Ensuring all food production duties are carried out efficiently to guarantee a smooth and punctual service.
What We Are Looking For

We need an ambitious, determined individual who thrives in a fresh food environment and possesses a strong blend of culinary and management skills.

We are looking for talented, motivated individuals from a fresh food background:

With a clear focus on delivering high standards of food, ensuring all food production duties are carried out in a timely fashion to ensure a smooth service. Drive and determination to achieve performance and standards, both operationally and customer focused. Team player at all times, assisting other colleagues when necessary. Eye for quality & consistency. Experience and enthusiasm to contribute and fully support the running of the kitchen operation, combined with the ability to work well under pressure. Highly ambitious with a desire to playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Experience:

Chef: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person