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

Sous Chef, Leicester

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