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Sous Chef, Royal Shakespeare Company

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Job Summary

As a Sous Chef, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your talent in a dynamic environment where creativity and innovation thrive. Collaborate with our seasoned chefs to craft delicious menus that perfectly complement the magic of live performances.

Job Description

Benefits and perks:

  • Working hours 9am until 7pm with no split shifts
  • Permanent contract and guaranteed hours with consecutive days off
  • Full training and personal development
  • RSC benefits package including 25 days holiday
  • Share of the TRONC
  • Complimentary theatre tickets
  • Reduced working hours on Sundays

Working closely with our team of Chefs, duties will include:

  • Leading the food offer with our Head chef. Rotating the menus on offer, both seasonally and in line with the changing artistic programme.
  • Supervising and managing the kitchen team to include the management of the day-to-day operation.
  • Ensuring compliance with all food hygiene and associated legislative regulations.
  • Ensuring and supporting a strong Health and Safety culture that is embedded within the kitchen brigade.
  • Being a key member of the Catering Management team, being a role model providing the link between the front of house and the kitchen, liaising with colleagues to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.

To be successful in this role you must have:

  • Previous experience of working within a high volume and quality food environment
  • A passion for food and using the best ingredients.
  • Strong leadership skills, a motivated and inspiring person
  • Proven ability in the management of people and/or kitchens
  • Clear communication skills
  • A pro-active approach with the ability to work flexibly, multi-task and deliver in a pressured environment.
  • Appropriate Food Safety Qualifications and be able to demonstrate high standards of health and safety practice

We are proud to produce all our food in-house in Stratford-upon-Avon so you can use your skills to create delicious meals within a unique theatre environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be working 48 hours per week, five days out of seven. This will include some evening and weekend work.

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How to Apply

All applications should be made online using the RSC website.    

The role closes on at midnight on 2 May, and interviews will take place week commencing 6 May 2024.

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