FARM GIRL — Sous Chef
Are you a passionate, driven Sous Chef with a love for healthy, wholesome, and nourishing food? Farm Girl, a leading cafe in the wellness industry, is looking for you! As second-in-command in our kitchen, you'll work closely with our Head Chef to lead the team, manage daily operations, and uphold our exceptional standards of food and service.
If you thrive under pressure, set the standard for quality and consistency, and want to grow with a fast-expanding, like-minded team, this could be your ideal next step.
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our kitchen. Your responsibilities will include:
- Approach: Maintain an enthusiastic, engaged, and passionate approach to food and service, thriving under pressure and setting a professional example of quality, consistency, and efficiency for the team.
- Kitchen Leadership & Training: Support the Head Chef in training kitchen staff to the highest standard, covering preparation and plating, full menu and ingredient knowledge, food hygiene, and health & safety.
- Teamwork & Communication: Foster a strong culture of teamwork, encourage initiative among kitchen staff, and act as a key communication link within the kitchen team.
- Cleanliness & Hygiene: Ensure the kitchen consistently maintains the highest levels of cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene, in line with all relevant regulations.
- Food Presentation: Guarantee food presentation remains exceptional and consistent, with every dish plated in an exciting and dynamic way.
- Stock & Inventory Management: Assist with efficient stock ordering and monitoring, liaising with suppliers and the kitchen team, and accurately record and manage wastage.
- Logistics & Maintenance: Help implement process improvements for smoother workflow during peak and quiet periods, maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting breakages promptly.
- Health & Safety: Uphold current health, safety, and licensing legislation, ensuring the kitchen team is fully compliant.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- 1–2 years' experience in a similar senior kitchen role (such as Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef) within a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with high-volume, fast-paced service (a cafe, daytime dining, or street food background is highly preferred).
- An excellent standard of cooking skills and strong organisational flair.
- Proven ability to lead a team by example and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with an excellent command of the English language.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
At Farm Girl, we value our team members and offer:
- Staff Discount: 50% discount at all Farm Girl cafes.
- Annual Leave: 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
- Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within our fast-growing company.
- On-Shift Perks: Complimentary meals and hot drinks provided on shift.
- Competitive Salary: A very competitive salary, reflecting your experience and skill.
Ready to bring your leadership and passion for great food to Farm Girl and help us set the standard for exceptional kitchens? Apply today and become a valued part of our wellness-focused team!
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person
