Senior Sous Chef

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career. This role also comes with a very attractive salary and offers a great work-life balance.

The Role

• To ensure that food preparation and quality is of the highest standard possible within the limits of budgeted profit targets with a view to maximizing sales to guests and customer satisfaction
• Responsible for stock control; ensuring that stock levels are in line with Company requirements and to control food stocks each month in cooperation with the Head Chef.
• Liaise with the Conference & Banqueting team, and Sales on menus.
• To personally prepare special dishes as required.
• To ensure that due diligence documentation and HACCP, rotas and other working papers are efficiently completed within company guidelines
• Researches and brings new suppliers to the Head Chef where they are in keeping with the aims of the company.
• Health and safety training of junior staff
• Allergen awareness training of junior kitchen and FOH staff
• New starter procedures with new members of the kitchen team
• To put ideas forward and ensure a high standard across all food sectors within the kitchen.
• Able to operate all sections of the kitchen
• Menu planning and design
• Rota management
• Coordinates with Head Chef and general manager on projects for the improvement of the food business where necessary.

What to expect:

• 33 days holiday
• Ability to request a 50% advance of monthly wage
• Highly discounted accommodation (subject to availability)
• Employee Assistance Programmed via Westfield
• Provided uniform and Birkenstock footwear
• Meals on Duty
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Discounts across both venues
• Free parking
• Excellent opportunities for progression within the group
• Brigade of support and kitchen staff