Sous Chef - Southampton

Sous Chef

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. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. 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 Southampton.
Location: SouthamptonWorking Pattern: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)Rate of Pay: 37,500 per annum
Key responsibilities

• Oversee a daytime operation serving breakfast (10:00-11:30) and lunch (12:00-15:00 / 16:00 in high season)
• Deliver a food offer in line with a Farmer J-style concept
• Overall responsibility for managing a kitchen team of 6
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations with meals provided
• To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
• To produce food in a timely manner to ensure smooth service
• To ensure all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
• To develop and plan menus in line with client and customer expectations
• To be creative with menu planning, involving both client and customers
• To take pride in food quality and hygiene standards
• Provide feedback, support and coaching to the team
• Ensure the team has up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training

What's in it for you? Working with Gather and Gather 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
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers