Supporting the Head the running of the Kitchen including leading a smooth and busy service.
Carry out managerial responsibilities including holding interviews and trial shifts, holding appraisals, and performance management.
Support in driving the commercial performance of the kitchen by writing rotas and managing holidays, whelping to write costed menus in line with the desired GP, carrying out stock take, and places orders.
Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
Have a passion and display a willingness to train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement.
Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation following best practice at all times and leading the team to do so consistently. Where assigned, write HACCP's and oversee the completion of due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores.
Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef., Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
Family-friendly flexible working options
Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues
Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

We are seeking a creative Chef with strong leadership skills to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Senior Sous Chef., A minimum of 5 years professional cooking experience in restaurant of a high calibre.
A minimum of 2 years experience as a Sous Chef or above.
Demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills which are in line with our positive and inclusive working environment.
Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, although full training will be provided.
Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
Be hardworking and a team-player.
An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota's story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle with more in our pipeline.

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