Job Description

Nuthurst Grange Country House Hotel & Restaurant

is a privately owned establishment nestled in the stunning Warwickshire countryside. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional accommodation, exquisite dining experiences, and first-class event facilities, making us the ideal destination for both leisure and business.

Sous Chef Job Purpose

Works alongside Head Chef, the Sous Chef will help to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provide excellent food quality and consistency by following designated recipes.

Sous Chef Job Duties

Leads kitchen team in chef's absence Ensures that the kitchen team maintain high food hygiene standards including allergen awareness Provides guidance to junior kitchen team members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records, ensures minimal waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure highest quality and restaurant standards Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, staffing levels and training opportunities Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed Assists head chef with menu compilation and dish creation Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
Sous Chef Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Previous restaurant Experience, Strong Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Knowledge of current food safety regulations, Team leadership, Management, Positive attitude, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Self-Motivated, Creative Problem-Solving Skills, Communication and deputising skills, Customer-Service Skills.

City & Guilds 706/1 706/2 NVQ 1,2,3 - Food Hygiene Certification and Allergen Awareness

Candidates must fulfil the required criteria and qualifications in order to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

Chef: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/07/2025