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Key Information
Hours: Full timeLocation: The Square
Department: Kitchen
City: Bristol
Sous Chef
Closing date: 2025-01-10
A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented Sous Chef to join our brigade at the Square. The successful candidate will take a senior role in producing exquisite, seasonal, modern British / European cuisine as part of a friendly, supportive team of six chefs and three kitchen porters. Working with the finest locally sourced fresh ingredients, our new Sous Chef can expect to work to our seasonal à la carte menu, private dining events, weddings, member functions and much more!
Part of Quarter, the Square is one of the most exciting and stylish venues in Bristol, combining an award-winning restaurant, exclusive private members club and lively bar. The Square is also one of the most sought after event spaces in the city, playing host to a variety of public events, as well as private weddings and other celebrations.
Salary: Package of £34,200, comprising £32,000 basic salary plus an estimated £2,200 per annum in service charge (paid monthly)
This would be a great opportunity for an existing Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef who is looking to build upon previous experience and knowledge in a thriving and successful restaurant. You will be joining a passionate and highly skilled team who work hard to produce the Square's exquisite and ever-changing menu but have fun while doing so!
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Part of Quarter, the Square is one of the most exciting and stylish venues in Bristol, combining an award-winning restaurant, exclusive private members club and lively bar. The Square is also one of the most sought after event spaces in the city, playing host to a variety of public events, as well as private weddings and other celebrations.
Key details of the Sous Chef position:
Hours: Full time, 45 hours per week, usually worked over 5 shifts per week on a rota basisSalary: Package of £34,200, comprising £32,000 basic salary plus an estimated £2,200 per annum in service charge (paid monthly)
Company Perks:
- Upbeat, supportive working environment
- 20%-50% company discounts across Quarter's four Clifton-based restaurants and friends and family discounts in our hotels
- Free meals on duty
- Cycle to work scheme and secure bike storage
- 28 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays
- Christmas Day and Boxing Day off - we are closed on these dates
- Regular company socials and parties
- Great development and fantastic opportunities for progression within our independent restaurant group
Who are we looking for in a Sous Chef?
The ideal candidate will have a real flair for cooking, a sense of fun, excellent leadership skills, a winning personality and a strong work ethic. As Sous Chef you will be the right-hand person to our Head Chef, responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen in their absence. You will be involved in menu development by giving menu input on a regular basis, including special event menus. Some experience in fine dining and working with fresh ingredients is essential.This would be a great opportunity for an existing Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef who is looking to build upon previous experience and knowledge in a thriving and successful restaurant. You will be joining a passionate and highly skilled team who work hard to produce the Square's exquisite and ever-changing menu but have fun while doing so!
In return you will:
- Reap the benefits of working in a busy environment as part of an established and friendly team
- Have the opportunity to make your mark within the kitchen
- Be given responsibility from the beginning and be in charge of ensuring service runs smoothly
- Be in an environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to the development of others
- Be joining a prominent group within Bristol that offers fantastic promotional opportunities, as well as great discounts across the Quarter group
The application process:
To apply for this position, please send your CV along with a brief covering letter explaining why we should consider you for the role by clicking the ‘apply now’ button. The closing date for this position is Friday 10th January 2025.
The interview process will involve a first round telephone interview with a member of the HR team. Applicants who are successful at this stage will then be invited in to a short (paid) trial (lasting approximately 2-3 hours).
We reserve the right to close this role before the given deadline in the event a suitable candidate being found.
