Sous chef
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Sous Chef – Country Pub
Kendal
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
£20ph self employed Invoice ( a payroll rate can be arranged)
Position: Sous Chef
Hours: Ongoing work | 5 days out of 7 rota
Transport: Own transport essential
No live-in accommodation available
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a welcoming country pub near Kendal.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable Sous chef who enjoys working in a busy country pub environment, producing quality, seasonal food and supporting a strong kitchen team.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and consistently high standards of food and service.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard.
Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
Supporting and supervising junior chefs and kitchen staff.
Helping with menu preparation, specials and seasonal dishes.
Ensuring food preparation and service run efficiently during busy periods.
Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
Managing stock rotation, storage and portion control.
Monitoring food quality and minimising food waste.
Assisting with ordering and stock checks when required.
Following all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures.
Helping to maintain a positive, organised and professional kitchen environment.
Working as part of the wider pub team to deliver excellent customer service.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or strong Chef de Partie.
Is confident working in a busy pub, restaurant or country-house kitchen.
Has a genuine passion for good-quality food.
Can work well under pressure during busy services.
Is organised, reliable and able to lead by example.
Has excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
Works well as part of a team but can also take responsibility when required.
Has a flexible approach to working hours and the demands of a busy hospitality operation.
Has their own transport and can commute to the Kendal area daily, as there is no live-in accommodation available.
What’s on Offer
Ongoing work
5 days out of 7 working rota.
A friendly country pub environment.
The opportunity to work with a professional kitchen team.
A varied role with quality pub food and seasonal menus.
The chance to develop and progress within the business.
If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for ongoing work in a beautiful country pub setting near Kendal, we'd love to hear from you.
- Locations
- Kendal
About Mint People
Are you looking for fun, flexible and challenging work? Are you looking for a work environment where you can improve your hospitality and customer service skills while making new friends and working at the best venues and events around? Then Mint People is for you!
Here at Mint People, we offer full training, weekly pay, great pay rates, career progression and an opportunity to work at the most high profile events, venues, stadiums and festivals around. Our in house logistics team will help you get to and from work when necessary and our friendly operations team will make sure you have the right work to best suit your needs.
If you would like to apply to be part of our elite team, then please apply above and we will be in touch. We look forward to seeing you at a shift near you soon!