Sous Chef

Working Week: 45 hours Are you a knowledgeable and energetic Sous Chef who is looking for a new and exciting experience? Or perhaps youre an experienced and aspirational Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in your career? Then we have permanent roles available in either our Terrace Restaurant, or our brand-new EL&N Restaurant in Newcastle that might be the next step in your culinary career!

We are also looking to recruit a Sous Chef for a fantastic 3 month fixed-term opportunity in restaurant Hjem by Fenwick! Unlike many roles in hospitality, our roles do not include late night working giving a rare and much sought after, work life balance. Advertised hourly rate is £12.15 - added tronc brings this to a potential gross annual earning of approximately £34,000. Please note that The Terrace Restaurant is not eligible for Service Charge. What does it mean to be a Sous Chef at Fenwick? Our team deliver a consistently high standard of quality food, using knowledge of food and hospitality trends to drive sales whilst contributing to a fantastic customer experience. Our team is passionate about creating exciting and innovative new products to showcase to our customers. From writing and costing menus, to managing a warm and friendly team, we want our Sous Chefs to be able to run the kitchen in the absence of our Head Chefs to give our customers the best level of service and consistency. If working with fresh ingredients and creating food from scratch motivates you then Fenwick would be an ideal option for the next step in your career. Is it right for me?

Previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant Preparing food from scratch and working with fresh ingredients Passionate about food with an aptitude for learning Aware of new food trends and strive to meet a meticulous standard Clear and concise communicator to be able to build a rapport with junior members of the team and front of house colleagues Able to teach and support teams - forging a positive and progressive work culture When you join Fenwick, you'll receive;

25% Colleague Discount (across most areas) 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year Birthday day - 1 additional day off in the month of your birthday WeCare a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more 'Perks*' a great way to get discounts, exclusive deals and cashback on a range of products and leisure activities Pension scheme You will also be entitled to join the tronc system for eligible locations, which is operated and controlled independently About Fenwick and Our Restaurants Opening our first store in 1882, Fenwick is rich with heritage and history as the UKs largest family-owned department store group. We are on an exciting journey, transforming the business to exceed our customers' expectations, and we are always on the lookout for talent to join us. Following the success of our 10 own-bought restaurants and valued restaurant concession partners across our 8 stores; our restaurant business offers an un-rivalled dining experience, showcasing the very best our Fenwick hospitality. AMRT1_UKCT