Sous Chef

SimpsInns is looking for a Sous Chef to assist the Head chef, driving 'everything food' from our beachfront venue, The Waterside Hotel & Spa. The ideal candidate can coach, develop and manage their team to deliver a wide range of cuisines and understands the importance of maintaining a consistently, high standard of product. The Sous Chef takes pride in maintaining a spotless kitchen and take responsibility of stock management, achieving GP targets, minimising wastage and maximising efficiency and is a strong pair of hands for our Head Chef. This individual is punctual, reliable and always well presented in order to set a good example for their team. This role requires similar experience in a fast-paced, high quality establishment.

Responsibilities:

· Through the effective use of company documentation ensure that all relevant control procedures are in place to deliver accurate production records and effective waste management

· To achieve the food budget sales and achieve the agreed targets on Gross Profit and wage budgets in the Head Chefs absence.

· To support the Head Chef in ensuring the entire kitchen team are aware of their responsibilities in respect of health and safety in the workplace and have the minimum qualifications and training to work in a kitchen environment

· To ensure that the company food hygiene management system is adhered to and fully understood by all the teams and that the company control procedures in respect of food production, portion control and stock management are fully implemented

· Develop a relationship with the management team and seeking advice and guidance as necessary

· To ensure cleaning schedules are operational throughout the food production and service areas

· Encourage employees to work safely and lookout for the safety fellow workers and customers

· Ensure that all equipment is working safely and compliant with manufacturers guidelines for operation reporting any failures to the manager

· To ensure all new starters receive a thorough induction and are given all the initial help they need to achieve the required standards in their new job

· Support all members of the teams to reach their full potential and give them the opportunity to develop their career

· To ensure effective channels of communication at all levels so every member of the teams is aware of the objectives and the part they play in its delivery

· To work with the Management Teams to agree actions following customer feedback

· To complete all goods received into the food flash daily

· To attend all necessary training programmes to develop your own potential and enable your progress in the company

· To attend team meetings as required and contribute to the development and growth of the business through the sharing of good practice and your own experiences

Are you passionate about food, enthusiastic, driven and looking for a new challenge ?,

• Sous Chef: 1 year (required)


• Cooking: 4 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
  
  Pulled from the full job description


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Employee mentoring programme


• Free fitness classes


• Free parking


• Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Employee mentoring programme


• Free fitness classes


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• On-site parking


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability


Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme


• Tips