Job Introduction
Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team at Booking.com.
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7:00-15:30, 40 hours per week
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Location: M3 3BG
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in leading a busy kitchen operation, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Supervise and develop a team of 3 Chef de Parties, providing guidance and support throughout service.
- Take full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, managing service, team performance and daily operations.
- Deliver high-quality plated main courses while catering to a significant and growing vegan offering.
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards at all times.
- Lead by example during busy service periods, remaining calm and organised in a high-volume environment.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues, demonstrating excellent people management and communication skills.
- Support stock control, ordering and minimising waste to achieve financial targets.
What's in it for you?
Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers