Job Description

About us

The pub is steeped in history having previously been owned by Corpus Christi College of Oxford before it was purchased by Donnington Brewery in 1975. It sits in the heart of a small community and is a perfect example of a Cotswolds pub.

You'll be greeted with a warm welcome from Nathan and Liam who have worked together for the past 14 years. Between them they have worked in Michelin starred kitchens, held 3AA rosettes and featured in the top 50 Estrella gastropub awards. Food is their passion and they look forward to sharing this with guests at the Halfway.

The menu will be ultra-seasonal, changing daily. They will be tapping into the local supply chain as well as taking advantage of the plethora of game on their doorstep. Both chefs have described the food as 'real food' offering something for everyone who visits. Their mantra for the pub is simple 'making sure our guests are looking forward to the next visit before finishing their last bite.' The pair aim to keep things simple, focussing on serving the best quality product and having a good time doing so!

Junior Sous Chef

Enjoy delivering excellent service at all times, to each guest who enters The Halfway.
Ensuring the guest experience is seamless and always being enthusiastic about The Halfway.
To consistently lead by example by looking immaculate and demanding the same amongst your colleagues.
To be positive, proactive & genuine in dealing with any guest requests; No isn't in our vocabulary!
Always aim to exceed expectations of our guests by anticipating their needs to provide a pro-active service.
To communicate with all guests and colleagues in a positive & respectful manner.
Ensuring handover of detailed & accurate information.
To enjoy yourself at work in order to create a place both guests and colleagues want to be in
Display the attention to detail that we are renowned for and take pride in our surroundings.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to: HEAD CHEF

FOOD & SERVICE

Ensuring all mis en place is done in an orderly fashion to the standards required
To be fully conversant with all menus, in particular items which are the responsibility of your section and of their recipes and quantities
To run section efficiently and effectively at all times
Submitting a correct food orders for your section to the Head Chef
Ensuring good rotation of stocks and correct storage procedures are adhered to
To ensure the correct procedures are used, particularly in the preparation of sensitive ingredients
To supervise the junior chefs during service
To ensure that portion control is maintained in accordance with kitchen & company guidelines
To ensure that all recipes of any new dishes are immediately recorded and submitted to Head Chef and to support any test dishes which may be necessary to achieve accurate costings
To produce food as directed and to present it at the times required
To challenge when standards are not met- support to achieve require improvement
To ensure all work areas are clean and tidy
To ensure the appropriate amount of stock levels are maintained
To work closely with all areas of the kitchen to ensure a smooth service
To anticipate any possible complaints and attempt to resolve them smoothly and efficiently Report/escalate any potential issues or complaints to the Management on duty

Operations

To be able to use and have a knowledge of equipment, tools and machinery within the kitchen, reporting any defects immediately
To carry out any reasonable request as directed by Head Chef
To highlight any Health and Safety matters to management
To deliver, champion & drive all things The Halfway at Kineton

PEOPLE

To be proactive in assisting your colleagues
To actively share knowledge of your subject to guests and colleagues alike

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Schedule:

Flexitime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cheltenham: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: In person