Junior Sous Chef

Our client is a 5 Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, where people work to support, understand and respect each other and the guests whilst providing an excellent standard in everything they do. Our client offers support, training and development opportunities to help your career flourish.

The role:

We are currently recruiting for a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join a vibrant kitchen team, on a full time basis. As a 365 day business you may be required to work evenings/weekends/bank holidays.
Our ideal candidate will have a background in food prep and meal planning and be adept with managing a kitchen, ensuring its efficient running. The focus of the role is to ensure the kitchen runs seamlessly whilst making sure top-quality food is served. Assisting with menu planning, development and implementation is also a key function.

Main responsibilities:

-Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Sous Chef and executive/head chef.
-Help in the design, testing, and implementation of the food and drink menu.
-Produce high-quality plates for customers in both design and taste.
-Oversee and supervise kitchen staff.
-Assist with inventory, ordering, supplier relationships, and management of supplies.
-Ensure that food is high quality, and that kitchen is in good, clean, and hygienic condition.
-Keep work and food prep stations clean and comply with food safety standards.
-Maintain the schedule for staff shifts.

Requirements:

-Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar role
-Good listening skills, with high levels of attention to detail
-Ability to communicate with customers and other staff members
-Ability to use kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, hotplates, cookers, etc
-Physically able to be on your feet for long periods of time
-Strong leadership skills
-Willing to work late or unsociable hours
-Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
-Good interpersonal skills
-Ability to multitask

Benefits Package:

In return we offer the successful Junior Sous Chef, a very competitive salary as well as a market leading benefits package including:

-Generous Service Charge Scheme
-50% internal discounts on accommodation, food, beverage, spa and wine
-Relais and Chateaux employee discounts
-UK Pride of Britain employee discount
-Skills and Career Development opportunities
-Employee recognition rewards
-New employee referral scheme
-Ongoing training
-Meals whilst on duty
-Holiday allowance starting at 28 days (including bank holidays)
-Bright Horizons (a range of offers and discounts including high street retail, uber, mobile phone insurance, health plans etc)
-Access to Early Pay, withdrawn of our salary early

Pineapple Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as Recruitment Agency.