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Sous ChefRetirement Villages Group • Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, GB
Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Retirement Villages Group • Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, GB
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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Job description

Are you an ambitious Sous Chef looking to be part of something special from the very beginning?

We're looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join the opening team at Yarrow, our brand new restaurant at Paramount Place, a luxury retirement village in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. Open to both residents and the public, Yarrow offers a fresh, seasonal dining experience in a beautifully designed setting, making this an exciting opportunity to help establish a destination restaurant with an excellent reputation.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, on a rota of any 5 days out of 7, with shifts including weekends and evenings.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional food, leading the kitchen team, and creating memorable dining experiences for our residents and guests. This is a hands on role with plenty of opportunity to bring ideas, develop your skills and progress your career within a growing organisation.

If you thrive in a quality-led kitchen, enjoy working with fresh ingredients, and take pride in delivering outstanding food and service, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

  • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
  • Prepare and deliver high quality, freshly cooked dishes using seasonal ingredients.
  • Ensure every plate is presented to the highest standards of quality and consistency.
  • Supervise, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
  • Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
  • Assist with menu development, bringing creativity and fresh ideas.
  • Monitor stock levels, place orders and minimise food waste.
  • Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards, ensuring full compliance with HACCP procedures.
  • Work closely with the front of house team to deliver an exceptional customer experience for residents and visitors alike.

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up.
  • Experience working in a fresh food, high quality hospitality environment.
  • A genuine passion for producing exceptional food and delivering outstanding service.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a kitchen team.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to perform well in a fast paced environment.
  • Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen compliance.
  • A positive, flexible approach and a willingness to work evenings and weekends as part of a rota.

Why join Retirement Villages Group?

At Retirement Villages Group, we're creating vibrant communities where people can enjoy later life to the fullest. Food plays a huge part in that experience, bringing people together and creating memorable moments every day.

As part of the opening team at Paramount Place, you'll have the opportunity to shape a brand new restaurant, work with a supportive team, and build your career within a growing organisation that values quality, innovation and exceptional hospitality.

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