We're recruiting for a skilled Sous Chef to join our clients culinary team at their 4 Star Luxury Hotel. You'll work alongside the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food, manage kitchen operations, and inspire our dedicated team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for culinary innovation, we want to hear from you!
Main Responsibilities
- To deputise in the Head Chefs absence to ensure the maintenance of a high standard of food production
- To input into the writing of menus for all food out lets with regular reviews. To cost all menus and achieve food percentage
- To assist with recruitment, training and development of all departmental staff
- To maximise yield within the departments in conjunction with the Sales Manager, proposing and implementing promotions to reflect the needs of the business.
- To liaise with Dept. Managers to ensure exceptional service levels are consistently delivered to guests.
- Present a welcoming impression to our guests by all staff.
- To liaise with suppliers and ensure delivery of commodities to specification agreed from a reputable and traceable source.
Other Responsibilities
- To maintain a high level of customer care throughout the department
- To ensure all equipment is maintained in a clean working condition
- To input into the compilation of and work within the agreed departmental budget
- To maintain hygiene standards in areas of responsibility
- To meet with guests to discuss requirements, if required and to be visible “front of house”.
- To assist with monthly food stocks in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
- To control and manage to an agreed budget maximising yield at every opportunity
- To complete departmental rotas in line with business levels in the absence of the Executive Head Chef