Job Description

The Star Inn 1744, Thrussington, Leicestershire, is recruiting an experience chef (Sous / Deputy Chef ) looking to further their career. Ideally for a quick start.

The Star Inn is an 8-bedroom Country Inn with a highly regarded restaurant & bar serving superb traditional pub favourites and seasonal dishes to our 40-cover restaurant & 30 cover bar area.

The Star Inn is a privately owned & operated pub, without ties to a brewery or franchise. This would be an exciting opportunity to work closely with the owners & the Head Chef to develop an appealing & high-quality menu.

The Role:

Assist in developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele to the restaurant.

Ensuring that guests receive excellent & speedy service and enjoy their culinary experience from start to finish.

Preparing dishes in a timely & cost-effective way utilising efficient preparation methods, such as some pre-prepared or frozen products.

Assisting with managing the inventory and ordering food stock as needed whilst always maintaining the kitchen's budget & good value for money for the business.

Adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes.

Comply with all relevant Health & Safety, HACCP & Food Safety Standards including a working knowledge of allergens & food intolerances.

We are a small team & so there will be the need to take on Head Chef responsibilities in the Head Chef's absence, during holidays etc. therefore a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.

The Hours:

40 hour plus week on a rolling rota. Specific days & hours to be discussed.

The Candidate:

The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment

Excellent organisational skills to assist with the smooth running of a kitchen

Ambition to progress in the hospitality Industry & work closely with a progressive & ambitious team.

Good leadership skills and the ability to work on your own on occasions.

Creativity and good culinary skills to assist in developing an exciting menu

Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of relevant software programs, such as a point-of-sale system and Microsoft Office

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-16.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Tips Yearly bonus
Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person