Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef
2 AA Rosette Restaurant
Salary/Benefits
£33,000 per annum plus Service Charge* (approx. £1800 per annum). Live in available.
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Shift pattern
Working flexibly 5 days out of 7
Hours per week
40
Our prestigious client is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for their luxury country hotel
As Junior Sous Chef you will ensure that fresh quality dishes are prepared and produced to the highest standard and will assist with stock control, food safety and the organisation of daily tasks
Junior Sous Chef Attributes/Experience:
* Enthusiasm, dedication and a genuine passion for food
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and develop a team
* Have a positive 'can do' attitude with the ability to multitask and maintain quality
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
* Previous experience in a similar role
* NVQ level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent is desirable
Key Responsibilities
* To constantly check quality and quantity of food going out of the Kitchen.
* To make sure the kitchen team is giving an efficient, smooth and quick service while maintaining principles and standards set by the Executive Chef.
* To promote good working relations across the hot plate and with all other departments. To be friendly and courteous to staff, management and guests.
* To help train and motivate the kitchen brigade and have a happy, well disciplined team
* To ensure that each section is manned efficiently and that the Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs are working to the best of their best ability.
* To monitor plans and work schedules prepared by the Chefs de Partie in accordance with the function sheet and business of hotel outlets.
* To ensure correct methods are used for preparation of food and to check presentation.
* To order and purchase for the hotel food requirements in an economical manner in the Executive Chef's and Sous Chef's absence or when directed.
* To control all food storage activities to make sure that all food is kept in prime condition and a good method of stock rotation is being used in all areas and sections of the kitchen.
* To ensure the correct control of mis-en-plas, both quality and quantity and storing it in a correct manner,
* To compile menus, rotas and attend meetings in the Executive Chef's and Sous Chef's absence.
* To carry out stock checks and prepare paperwork for the Accounts Department.
* To check quality and weight of food coming into the kitchen and constantly check price fluctuations.
* To keep waste to an absolute minimum
* To ensure that the kitchen is organised and run to the highest possible levels of safety and hygiene.
* To ensure that all kitchen porters are achieving high standards of hygiene within the kitchen and back of house areas.
If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
Due to the rural location you will need your own transport or you will need to apply for live in accommodation which is available

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