Job Description
Team Domenica is a Brighton-based, social enterprise charity helping people with learning disabilities find and retain paid work. As Sous Chef, working alongside the Head Chef you will play a key role in delivering high quality dishes, maintaining kitchen standards in line with Health and Safety legislation and inspiring the kitchen team. You will support menu development and stock management. Our gastro pub will be unique as it will not only serve exceptional seasonal dishes, and a curated selection of local ales and fine wines, but will also be a training site during the day for our young people with learning difficulties, ‘Candidates’, supported by the Training Mentors.
Contract Details
CONTRACT: Permanent, full-time
SALARY: £30-35,000 depending on experience
LINE MANAGER: Head Chef
LINE REPORTS: Junior Kitchen Staff
How to apply
To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to: hr@teamdomenica.com
Shortlisted candidates will be emailed a Team Domenica Application Form to complete and return prior to interview as part of our Safer Recruitment policy.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support the Head Chef in the Day to Day running of the kitchen
- Supervise, train and motivate junior kitchen staff
- Maintain high culinary standards in food preparation, presentation and consistency
- Assist with menu development and seasonal specials to reflect our premium positioning
- Ensure strict food hygiene, allergen and safety standards are adhered to at all times
- Control stock levels ordering and rotation (minimising waste)
- Step up and lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
- Work closely with Front of House to ensure smooth service and communication
- Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction
- This list should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within their role
All staff have the duty to:
- Maintain the health and safety of themselves, colleagues and candidates as well as the public and visitors to Team Domenica.
- Prioritise the safeguarding of candidates by following the procedures and principles laid out in our policies and associated legislations.
- Promote equality of opportunity and respect difference and diversity with the Team Domenica community.
- Maintain a professional stance while at work, including being a positive advocate of the work of Team Domenica.
Requirements
Experience
- Proven experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a premium pub, gastropub, or high-end dining venue (essential)
- Passion for seasonal cooking and modern British cuisine (essential)
- Strong understanding of fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients (essential)
- Sound knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and kitchen compliance standards (essential)
- Solid understanding of GP targets, stock control and waste management (essential)
Qualifications
- Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certification (or equivalent) (preferred)
- Allergen & HACCP training (desirable)
- First Aid at Work (preferred)
- Culinary or hospitality qualifications (NVQ or equivalent) (desirable)
Personal Specification
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
- Passion for hospitality, teamwork and exceeding customer expectations
Benefits
- Company Sick Pay: (post probation) 15 days in any 12-months rolling period for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Pension Contribution: 3% employer, 5% employee
- Staff Discounts: 25% discount in our cafes and coffee products.
- Family friendly policies.
What to expect
Team Domenica is a Brighton-based charity supporting young people with learning disabilities – our candidates – into paid employment. We create futures for the individuals we support, helping them to discover their full potential, live happy fulfilled lives, and feel included within the local community.
Team Domenica is committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people and vulnerable adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references and enhanced DBS certificate. Safeguarding Training will be given once the successful candidate begins their role.
Team Domenica is dedicated to providing an inclusive working environment that encourages diversity and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to supporting a team that is representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
As part of our recruitment process, Team Domenica collects, stores and processes personal data relating to job applicants.
Please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy for information regarding all of the steps in our recruitment process and to find out more about how we use and protect the information you provide.
