SOUS CHEF
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef. for Bellingham Castle
Main purpose of the job
To Work alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.
Sous Chef Job Duties:
To lead kitchen team in chef's absence.
To provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
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To oversees and organise kitchen stock and ingredients.
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To ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verify all food products are properly dated and organised for quality assurance.
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To Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours.
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To train new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards.
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To Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimise waste, plus work with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.
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To supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant /banqueting standards.
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To work with head chef to maintain kitchen organisation, staff ability, and training opportunities.
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To verify that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed.
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To assist head chef with menu creation.
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To Coordinate with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing.
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To liaise with and report back to head chef on any issues arising in the kitchen.
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To brief all staff on daily events and last-minute changes to events happening in the hotel.
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To establish and maintain effective communications inter-departmentally.
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To promote a positive working environment through respect and co-operation with fellow teammates.
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To maintain standards of health & hygiene in line with HAACP and relevant legislation.
To ensure that all reasonable care is taken for yourself, other employees, guests and other persons on the premises.
To carry out fire drills.
To observe all safety procedures and rules.
To report, and where possible take action on incidents of accident/damage.
To attend all training courses as notified to you by management.
To carry out any other duties as may be notified to you by management.
Requirements for Sous Chef
Bachelor's degree in culinary science or relevant field desirable.
Ideally 2 years' experience in similar role.
Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
HACCP
Self Motivated
Excellent Organisational Skills
Benefits for Sous Chef
Competitive salary
Fun working environment
Discounted stays for hotels
Staff Meals
Internal career development opportunities
Excellent training and development plan
