Sous Chef

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Hospitality department!

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter and Refer a Friend bonuses.

About the role:

In this role you will:

• Take responsibility for and manage all aspects of the kitchen operation when the line manager is absent.
• Ensure that procedures regarding Food Safety, financial control, Health and Safety, HACCP and staffing are carried out within University guidelines.
• Produce quality food to menu/dish specifications in high turnover units and for banquets and functions as required.
• Work with the Hospitality management team and undertake training to deliver projects that will develop food & beverage offering, management and customer service.

Flexibility is important and the role includes early morning, evening and weekend working on a 5 out of 7 days per week contract (36.5 hours per week).

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter bonus*. Apply today and if you are appointed, receive an additional £500 one month after starting and £500 on successfully passing your probation period (six months). Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time roles. 

This role is eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy, please ensure when applying you select ‘Campus Services Employee Referral’ and enter the name of the relevant person when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?'

*Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

About you:

The successful candidate will have: 

• Experience providing team members with operational training
• Kitchen management experience
• The ability to effectively lead and motivate team members
• Knowledge of relevant food safety, health and safety regulations 
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment

As well as chef skills, we're interested in your personality; we need real team players who are keen to learn. 

About us:

The University Hospitality Department provides catering to students, staff and external customers throughout the academic year and during the summer months. We have various outlets serving a varied selection of food from pan-Asian to fine dining. You can find out more about our outlets here:  https://www.bath.ac.uk/professional-services/food-and-drink/ 

Perks of the job:

• A 36.5 hour week and no split shifts
• Opportunities for enhanced weekend pay rates, where hospitality outlets are open at weekends
• We close over the Christmas break but you’re still paid for this time off
• Regular awards for shining stars, from £20 Love2Shop vouchers up to annual awards of £750
• Great staff social events
• A staff suggestion scheme, with the chance to share your ideas and earn a £20 voucher
• The chance to develop, with many training courses and job shadowing opportunities
• Tax and national insurance savings through salary exchange schemes on nursery care and childcare vouchers
• A very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected & encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations & have made a positive commitment towards gender equality & intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, &  backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, & communities.

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