Senior Sous Chef - Sponsorship Available

The Red Fox; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 39,000

Job description

Are you an existing chef on a Skilled Worker Visa looking for a vibrant kitchen to offer a change of scenery and further develop your career in the UK?

We’re on the hunt for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our team in our busy pub kitchen at The Red Fox in Thornton Hough.

This is a unique opportunity to hone your skills in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment. We are offering Skilled Worker Visa (formerly Tier 2 Visa) sponsorship to continue your career journey in the UK.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, crave the opportunity to craft exquisite dishes, and want to take your skills to the next level, then this role is your chance to shine!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes.
2. Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient and smooth service.
3. Contribute to menu development with creative and innovative ideas.
4. Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
5. Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your culinary skills.

Requirements:

1. Recent experience in a professional kitchen environment.
2. A genuine passion for food and cooking.
3. Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
4. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Eligibility for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

Your Bread and Butter:

1. Package up to £39k including tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
2. Paid overtime.
3. Full assistance with transfer of your Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship process.

The Extras:

1. We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
2. 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
3. It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
4. Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
5. Cycle to work scheme.
6. £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
7. Support with relocation if required.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

1. Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
2. Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
3. Discounted gym membership.
4. Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
5. Recognition platform with regular thank yous.

We want you to grow with us!

1. Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
2. Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships, plus tailored chef workshops.
3. We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About us...

1. A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
2. A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
3. A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.

If you want to work as part of our kitchen family and bring your talent to the table, apply now to join our team of Chefs!

*100% of tips go to our teams. Actual tips by restaurant will vary. Tips are left solely at our guest’s discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way.