Sous Chef

Sous Chef, Helmsley

Job Description

Assist the Head chef in the planning, organising and control of the day-to-day operation of the department ensuring the established standards of performance are maintained and total customer satisfaction is achieved, whilst maintaining costs in line with budgets. To assist the Head Chef in ensuring HACCP is in place.

• Supervise the work of the kitchen team, allocating duties and responsibilities.
• To assist the Head Chef in supervising all food preparation and production
• Attend any 10.30 meeting or H.O.D when Head Chef is not available.
• Keep the kitchen as clean as possible with a weekly rota.
• Ensure good communication throughout the kitchen department at all times.
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Management or Head Chef.
• To assist the Head Chef in delivering training sessions to the kitchen team.
• To adhere to the Food Allergens Regulations.

Skills, Competencies and Responsibilities:

• Able to motivate and delegate effectively - excellent team leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an eye for detail and the ability to use own initiative
• Customer focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional levels of guest service
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Highly motivated with a drive to succeed to be the best.
• To prepare, cook and serve food as specified and ensure this meets the appropriate specification, constantly striving for quality and consistence.
• To ensure that all working areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Assisting the Head chef in supervising food preparation and production.
• Assisting the Head chef to ensure HACCP is in place to ensure due diligence.

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 2 years

Salary: £27,000.00 to £30,000.00 /year