Sous Chef - 5 days over 7, 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend working.
My client is an automotive themed hospitality venue like no other and offers a dining and hosting experience unrivalled by any venue in the UK.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and creative Sous Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team to deliver a dining experience like no other.
The successful candidate will supervise kitchen staff's activities in the absence of the Executive Head Chef and ensure smooth running of the kitchen and service whilst also assisting the Executive Head Chef to plan and direct exemplary food preparation and culinary activities in a busy kitchen while maintaining high business standards.
KEY DUTIES:
* Discuss and create seasonal menus with flair and creativity, alongside the head chef, that meet quality standards & help keep the menu up to date and current.
* Work closely with the management team to run the venue and meet targets.
* Help the Head Chef to recruit and manage a team of staff, nurturing a strong and enthusiastic team spirit. Perform regular administrative duties including stock checks, ordering, staff rotas etc.
* Keeping standards of food safety, H&S and COSHH helping the Head Chef to ensure all kitchens have everything required to get and maintain a 5-star EHO status.
* Maintain a positive professional approach with co-workers and customers, represent the brand in everything you do.
* As required work across all sites owned by us, implementing best practises with our extended kitchen teams.
ABOUT YOU:
* As an experienced Sous Chef, you will:
* Possess strong leadership skills whilst demonstrating excellent, innovative culinary and presentation skills.
* Be passionate about both food and people, striving to create a positive place to be both our guests and our team.
* Have the ability to demonstrate creativity, flair and consistency whilst working to high standards.
* Be and experienced supervisor who is resilient, can multitask and has the drive to lead their team to success in a high paced service.
* Be an ambassador for our food and drink across Yorkshire and beyond, cooking for various opportunities as and when required.
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Hungry - a manageable and sustainable commitment in doing a job well and going above beyond when it is truly required.
* Smart- asks good questions, listens to what others are saying and stays engaged in conversations intently.
* Humility- Shares credit, emphasises team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Additional Tips
Competitive Salary
Incremental holiday allowance based on service
Training & development opportunities
Colleague Discount
Free Parking
Life Assurance
Company events