Chef de Partie / Sous Chef

An experienced Chef de Partie / Sous Chef is needed to join our team at The Curious Cat, a leading traditional Country Pub based in Herne Common on a full-time basis.

The Curious Cat is a small but mighty family-run business proud to have earned an excellent reputation. Our kitchen is well-equipped and organised and boasts a 5-star hygiene rating.

The selected candidate must be able to work 45-50 hours per week and maintain good personal hygiene.

You can earn cash tips averaging £50-£80 per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your culinary career with a well-established business!

About Us

The Curious Cat is a traditional Country Pub located in a beautiful part of Kent, between Herne Bay and Canterbury. Previously known as The First & Last, it was acquired in September 2019, completely refurbished by the new owners, and given a new, quirky name.

A cosy place for a delicious meal or a quick drink, The Curious Cat offers a broad variety of freshly prepared food, a great choice of beer, wine, gin, and expertly crafted cocktails. It's all you need to escape the stresses of everyday life!

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing salads, sauces, side dishes, starters, and desserts
• Maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation
• Provide assistance to the Head Chef in all aspects of running the kitchen
• Helping with the management of kitchen inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment
• Assisting in the planning and creation of menus
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
• Well-organised and with the ability to work well under pressure

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of working with fresh ingredients
• Experience in cooking fresh fish, meat and vegetables

Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.

Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Sous Chef, Senior Line Cook, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Second Chef, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Chef, Lead Line Cook, Culinary Sous Chef, and Associate Chef may also be considered for this role.

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