Job Details

SOUS CHEF

The Martlet Inn - Langford Budville - Wellington, Somerset - TA21 0QZ

44 hours per week across 5 days

From -28,000.00 per year (depending on experience andamp; can be discussed at interview)

Job Summary

The Martlet Inn is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to join their culinary team. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food, and maintaining exceptional standards of food safety and hygiene. You will be expected to support the Head chef and step into the lead when he is absent.

The Martlet Inn is growing. They are leaning toward local produce, including supply from their own farm. They have been building a great relationship with local suppliers and many products are sourced within a 5 mile radius.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to develop leadership skills within a vibrant pub environment. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, supervise staff, and contribute to menu development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Kitchen Management

• Oversee daily kitchen operations
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to high standards
• Maintain cleanliness andamp; organisation in the kitchen

Staff Management

• Train andamp; mentor junior chefs andamp; kitchen staff
• Assign tasks and manage workflow
• Monitor staff performance

Food preparation andamp; quality control

• Assist in menu planning andamp; development
• Ensure consistency in taste, portioning andamp; presentation
• Check food quality andamp; freshness

Inventory andamp; ordering

• Manage stock levels andamp; food supplies
• Order ingredients andamp; kitchen equipment

Health andamp; safety

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene andamp; safety regulations
• Maintain proper food storage standards

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking