Sous Chef - New Opening
Siren City Bars, Cheltenham (The Brewery Quarter)
About Us
Siren Craft Brew has been at the forefront of the UK craft beer movement since 2013, consistently ranked among the world's top 100 breweries on RateBeer. We are bold, flavorful and uncompromising, and that spirit runs through everything we do, including our bars and pubs.
Siren City Bars is our growing hospitality arm, operating a collection of distinctive venues that share our passion for great beer, exceptional hospitality and genuine community. We are bringing that same energy to Cheltenham, and we're looking for a sous chef to engage in a friendly, creative and inclusive team, full of people who care about what they do.
Job Specifics
· Total package: up to £37,000 per annum (base + tronc)
· Base salary: up to £33,000 (dependent on experience)
· Tronc: £4,000–£7,000 per annum
· Location: Cheltenham
· Contract: Full-time, permanent
· Hours: 45 hours per week (including weekends and evenings)
· Reporting to: Head Chef
· Site opening in September
The Role
We are looking for an individual who shares the same passion for food that we do for beer. This role isn’t an ordinary senior sous chef position – we are looking for a creatively minded individual, with proven leadership skills and an ambition to drive the business forward.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, craft-led environment and knows how to maintain high standards. Working closely with the management team you will deliver a brilliant guest experience
We are looking for a professional chef who can produce menu and food items to meet the standards of the Head Chef with the aim of delighting and surprising our customers, on time and in the quantities needed.
Key areas of responsibility
- Foster a positive, inclusive team culture which aligns with Siren's values
- Maintain and go above the established standards of food hygiene, cleaning and food handling which meet current standards of legislation and compliance
- Following the guidance of the Head Chef in the preparation and presentation of all menu dishes and other products made within the kitchen
- Optimize the cooking processes with attention to speed, quality and delivery
- Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards and maintaining impeccable quality standards within the kitchen and service areas at all times, including overseeing a weekly deep cleaning schedule
- Being part of a climate of smooth and friendly team as a whole
- Appreciation of the importance of achieving agreed gross margin, the pricing of dishes, from order to execution
- Compliance with all legislation and store operating guidelines
Requirements:
- Proven experience and responsibility in a busy, fast paced kitchen
- Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
- Knowledge of best cooking practices and understanding of trends and new styles
- Attention to detail and high standards of presentation, creative flair and imagination
- Able to work effectively as part of a team with a open minded positive attitude and a willingness to continually improve
- Food Hygiene qualifications
Benefits
· Company pension scheme
· Discounts across all Siren venues
· 28 days paid holiday
· Genuine career development within a growing hospitality group
· Opportunity to shape a brand new venue from the ground up
· Be part of one of the UK's most exciting craft beer businesses
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
