Searcys are looking for an Events Sous Chef to work for 2 sites, Searcy Events at High Wycombe and Guards Polo in Windsor.
The Sous Chef will work hands on under the kitchen brigade to manage the daily kitchen activities including overseeing staffing and menu preparation. They will ensure menus are developed and improved upon on a regular basis, constantly improving the quality of the catering service.
As an Events Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
* 50% discount across Searcys venues
* Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
* Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role and location)
* Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
* Chef whites provided
* Employee assistance programme
* Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
* Quarterly chef incentives
* Birthday off
* Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy
Job Description
Salary: £40,000 per annum
* 45 hours contract
Key Responsibilities:
* To oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals and service across the Hall, Events.
* To lead and drive the brigade team in the planning and development of menus, dishes and concepts.
* To create new menu specifications, including costing sheets.
* To provide guidance to the junior chefs and porters.
* To be responsible for ordering and managing food production.
* To control each section's food storage area, maintaining them to a high standard.
* To keep a record of food production volumes, waste, stock holding and food costs concerns.
* Formal culinary training, with at least 2 years' experience within production or event work.
* Good foundation of Health and Safety, Food Safety and COSHH.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Highly developed attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk.
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