Sous Chef

Our Client , A group of golf clubs set in beautiful grounds are seeking to recruit a Sous Chef at one of their busy proprietary golf clubs which features a strong function/corporate hospitality business.

Responsibilities and Duties

• In the absence of the Head Chef run the kitchen and service the business as required.
• In the absence of the Head Chef manage, lead and motivate the Kitchen team.
• Help to ensure the smooth running and operation of the Kitchens on a day to day basis.
• Comply with and implement all Statutory Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards and help to ensure that staff are fully aware of these.
• Assist the Head Chef with the training and development of the Kitchen team to achieve a high quality of product and presentation.
• In the absence of the Head Chef manage staff rotas to service the business efficiently and ensure that labour costs are kept within budgeted targets.
• Ensure foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to a minimum and staff are trained to effect good portion control.
• Help meet relevant financial targets as agreed with the General Manager.
• As and when applicable ensure all invoices are processed and accounted while keeping advice notes, delivery notes and invoices for the stock taker and the accounts department.
• Assist in the ordering of stock to ensure that the kitchen is adequately stocked with all necessary goods of the right quality and price.
• Help ensure stock rotation is followed and all store rooms, fridges and freezers are in order, temperature records are kept and food labelling is up to date.
• Ensure stock is secure and that wastage is kept to a minimum.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 year’s Sous Chef experience.

This is a superb opportunity for highly motivated, well organized ambitious individuals.

Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Quarterly bonus scheme

- Company pension scheme

- No split shifts

- 28 days holiday

- Discounted or free food

- On-site parking

- Great career progression opportunities

- Continued training & development

A UK driving license and ability to drive is an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift (summer months hours may be slightly longer but during the winter months they will be reduced ,No Late evenings although due to functions flexibility is required from time to time 

If interested and experienced , please apply asap