Sous Chef - Bat and Ball

We are looking for an outstanding and talented Sous Chef to join our the team at the (venue). The Bat and Ball Stratford is the go-to destination for Ping Pong, Live Sport, Cocktails, Craft Beer and Pizza spread over two huge floors. It's the best place in Westfield to book a party with with a twist. Guaranteed to make your event one to remember.

This amazing opportunity is ideal for someone who loves working with fresh premium and seasonal products and preferably experience within gastro pubs; loves working in a busy kitchen; understands and delivers a perfect service with or without the Head Chef present; can lead the kitchen team to success consistently and is excited by innovation and change to secure outstanding results for the business.

You Are:

• Able to take responsibility for our kitchen team in absence of the Head Chef to ensure service, safety and security expectations are all met to the the highest of standards
• Passionate about training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to excite our customers and deliver outstanding food
• Able to work with the Head Chef to train and uphold the agreed standards
• Able to assist the General Manager and Head Chef in identifying potential opportunities and products to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience
• Able to prepare and present all our food dishes to an outstanding standard of presentation as appropriate for the day of the week and time of day
• Able to support the Head Chef in the development, implementation and review of the menu to maximise sales in line with pub vision and business plan

We Offer:

• A great training and development programme
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings
• 30% off the total bill at our pubs, bars and restaurants
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business - not simply following a branded template!
• An attractive base salary and fun working environment
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials - a fun, family atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Who We Are:

Part of the award-winning Urban Pubs & Bars (Publican Awards Best Managed Pubs 1-50), a fast-growing independent hospitality group with an incredible and diverse range of pubs, bars and restaurants all with their own individual identity.