We are looking for a passionate and
dedicated Sous Chef to become part of our busy Private Aviation Inflight kitchen
at our wonderful state-of-the-art headquarters in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Think
of high-end fine dining experiences at 40,000 feet in the air!
The Role of a Sous Chef:
·
45 hours
per week
·
5 days out
of 7
·
Weekends
will be required (on a rotational basis)
Benefits:
· 25 days annual leave
(plus bank holidays) per annum*
· Contributory Pension
Scheme*
· Life
Insurance Cover*
· 24/7 telephone health
& well-being support & counselling service*
· Paid Sick Leave (up to 10
days)*
*T&Cs apply to all of
the above
Role Responsibilities:
·
As a Sous Chef, you will be working with the Head
Chef and leading the wider kitchen team
·
Able to follow specs and plating cards
·
Able to create dishes and recipes based on bespoke
requests from our customers
·
Producing beautiful food that can be re-plated and
re-heated onboard the aircraft, but still deliver the freshness and flavours
you would expect in a restaurant
· To clearly label and rotate stock including allergen information
·
Supporting Head Chef with ordering, rota planning
and general kitchen management
·
To ensure that the food is of the highest possible
standard
·
Working in an organised manner, and cleaning as you
go. All areas should be clean and hygienic at all times
·
To ensure that all food is prepared, produced and
packed on time
·
Learn to use and look after kitchen equipment such
as the ice cream pasteuriser and machine
·
To help with stock management, cleaning fridges,
rotating stock and stock counting
·
To always be dressed in the correct PPE for the
working environment
·
To have a flexible attitude towards work
·
We would like someone who has a real interest in
food and learning
·
Someone who is enthusiastic and willing to
contribute ideas to menus
Expectations:
· Our mission statement is ‘to be the best at what we do.’ Ultimately this
is what we expect of all of our employees
· To lead the team in a professional, proactive and motivational manner.
· To love what we do and enthusiastically contribute new and refreshing
ideas to keep us at the forefront of creativity
· Maintain excellent lines of communication with all key stakeholders.
· Passionate about great food with exceptional attention to detail.
· Able to work under pressure within a busy kitchen environment
· Have great leadership skills, leading by example
· Experience working in a high-end fine dining restaurant
Come
and join Absolute Taste, an innovative, international and exciting events
company which is expanding very quickly and looking for the right person to
come and join our dynamic and passionate team. We strive in
developing individuals to be the best they can and fulfil their full potential. Our objective is to redefine the customer experience and take it to
completely new levels.
Continually pushing the
boundaries and committed to being best in field, AT is going form strength to
strength. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is truly
going places.
This job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and
responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be exhaustive and you
are advised that the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.