Herve’s Restaurant & Bar

We are looking for a Sous Chef for our beautiful French-inspired restaurant and bar.

If you're an experienced and talented chef and are keen to be part of a hard-working, friendly team with a focus on excellence, this will be a good fit for you.

About Us

Located in the heart of Albion, Hervé’s is a vibrant French-inspired bistro known for its exceptional cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and warm hospitality. Our stunning venue features a lively dining space, an elegant bar perfect for after-work drinks, and an expanding footprint for events.

With a strong focus on fresh, high-quality produce and a carefully curated selection of wines and cocktails, Hervé’s is the ideal place to gather, share, and indulge.

As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team. If you’re enthusiastic about hospitality and eager to be part of a dynamic, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing

As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and customer service.

• Assist the Head Chef in the overall management and supervision of the kitchen team
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes to Herve's high standards
• Ensure all food preparation and cooking meets food safety and hygiene regulations
• Contribute to the menu development process and suggest new and innovative dishes
• Manage and train kitchen staff to maintain efficiency and high-quality service
• Order and maintain stock levels of kitchen supplies and ingredients
• Work collaboratively with the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional dining experience

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Sous Chef in a busy restaurant environment (we are also willing to train the right junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie)
• Formal culinary training or qualifications in hospitality or related field
• Experience in French Cuisine an advantage (but all applicants considered)
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Creative flair and passion for developing innovative and delicious menu items
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a close-knit team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Competitive Salary

We will offer sponsorship for the right candidate

Be a part of a team that values your wellbeing and professional development

Working alongside a young innovative European trained chef from Michelin Star standard

Staff meals

Work life balance is a focus

RTO training is paid for

Central Albion location for easy travel to and from work - free local parking

Job security – be an integral part of a business currently expanding to include additional event spaces

To apply, please email your application and resume in confidence to:

[email protected]

We look forward in welcoming new talent to our team