Sous ChefUp to £42K + TipsBillericayCar Driver essentialWe have a fantastic opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art kitchen, with a chance to build a reputation within this busy 80 cover Restaurant. Our client is a renowned Fine Dining Restaurant, looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their existing brigade of passionate and enthusiastic chefs who produce quality dishes using only the freshest ingredients.This modern Restaurant, based between Billericay and Brentwood want a Sous Chef who ideally has a high-level background, is creative and passionate in their cooking and whom is looking to move into a professional kitchen. The Restaurant has a vibrant feel and can serve up to 80 covers per service and all food is sourced within the area from excellent suppliers. The Menu is Modern French and British in design and there is also a specials board which changes daily depending on what the suppliers have in fresh on that day.As Sous Chef, you will be expected to work closely with the brigade to ensure that every aspect of the service runs smoothly, you must have a good working knowledge of each section of the kitchen and have previous experience training junior chefs.Ideally you will be at either Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef level with good experience in a high end quality kitchen. You must be flexible to work on all sections as required and have the ability to train junior chefs on each section. As Sous Chef you will work closely with the Head Chef. You must have good kitchen management skills and be committed to providing a high level of cuisine and service at all times.The ideal Sous Chef will:Have a real passion for high level cuisine and fantastic food presentation.Be able to work in a team, use your own initiative. Be innovative with concepts and ideas.Have knowledge of menu completion, stock control and Rotas.Qualification/Skill RequiredMinimum of 2 years of previous experience working at this levelLevel 2 Health and Hygiene CertificateNVQ in professional cookery / or equivalent, preferred

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