Breakfast Chef
10 hours ago
Hitchin
Breakfast Sous Chef The Role We are looking for a talented and passionate Breakfast Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at our award-winning, fresh food gastro pub with rooms. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-quality Rosette-standard kitchen, producing exceptional breakfasts while supporting the wider kitchen operation. The venue is renowned for its seasonal menus, locally sourced produce, luxury accommodation, and busy weddings and events calendar, making this a varied and rewarding role. This is a predominantly breakfast-focused position , with a typical shift pattern of 7:00am 3:00pm , offering an excellent work-life balance while still being part of a dynamic, professional kitchen. Key Responsibilities Prepare and deliver exceptional breakfast dishes to Rosette standards. Assist the Head Chef with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. Support with lunch preparation and service where required. Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation. Ensure excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained. Help manage stock, ordering, and minimise food wastage. Train, mentor and support junior chefs. Work closely with the wider kitchen team during weddings, private events and busy service periods. Ensure all kitchen areas remain clean, organised and compliant. What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen. Experience within a Rosette or high-quality gastro pub environment is highly desirable. Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and high standards of cooking. Strong organisational and communication skills. Calm under pressure with the ability to lead by example. Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen compliance. A positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality. Flexibility to work Monday to Sunday on a rota basis. What's On Offer Salary of £33,000 plus approximately £5,000 Tronc . Typical shift pattern of 7:00am 3:00pm . Opportunity to work in an award-winning Rosette kitchen. High-quality fresh food operation with rooms, weddings and events. Career progression within a respected hospitality business. Supportive and passionate kitchen team. Staff meals on duty. Company benefits and staff discounts. Immediate interviews available. Apply today to become part of an exceptional fresh food kitchen delivering outstanding hospitality and memorable dining experiences. TPBN1_UKCT