Experienced Sous Chef Required - Rocksalt Restaurant, Folkestone
Up to £43k per annum package including tronc
Must have experience at AA 2 Rosette standard
What we're about:
- Amazing opportunity for an ambitious chef who lives for great food and hospitality
- Working creatively alongside fantastic Executive Chef Marcin Szelag
- Focus on hyper local produce, minimal food waste
- Great work culture, real progression opportunities within the wider group
- Excellent rate of pay and benefits
- Help drive the team to new accolades. Focus on Michelin, AA and Good Food Guides.
Rocksalt serves the best locally sourced produce from along the Kent Coast and surrounding Countryside with a strong leaning towards Fish and Seafood, holding 2 AA Rosette's since its opening in 2011. The restaurant itself sits cantilevered over Folkestone harbour with stunning panoramic views out over the English Channel. The Restaurant also boasts a stunning bar area serving its own separate bar menu, garden terrace area with weekend barbecue cooking over live fire plus 4 beautifully restored guest rooms.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team under the management of Executive Chef Marcin Szelag and General Manager Leon Foissy, who both possess a wealth of experience gained from some of London and The South East's finest dining destinations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Section Management: Maintain total control over food preparation, cleanliness, and organization across the whole kitchen.
- Menu Execution: Prepare and present high-quality dishes at 2 Rosette standard that meet the exacting standards of the business.
- Seasonality & Innovation: Support the development of innovative menus that showcase the best of Kentish produce and open-fire techniques.
- Consistency & Control: Monitor food quality, portion control, and waste management to ensure the necessary kitchen KPI's are met
- Mentorship: Support the wider kitchen team, assisting in the development of junior chefs and ensuring a collaborative working environment.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a busy, high-quality kitchen environment. Experience at 2 Rosette standard is essential.
- Technical Skill: A strong understanding of modern culinary trends, best practices, and high-level kitchen operations.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure seamless service.
- Efficiency: Highly organized with the ability to manage the demands of a multi-faceted business (Restaurant, Bar, Garden BBQ and Rooms).
- Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid work permit/visa.
Why Join Rocksalt?
- Expert Mentorship: Work as part of a management team eager to pass on a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
- Premier Environment: Work in a beautiful, highly-reviewed setting that values creativity and dedication.
- Career progression: This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate chef looking for career progression within Rocksalt and the wider Rocksalt Group, a company that prides itself on the working environment and culture that has been created.
If you are motivated to be the best you can be and want to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences, please apply via Indeed or send your CV directly to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Senior Chef: 3 years (required)
- 2 AA Rosette: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
