Sous Chef – Busy Brasserie

Do you want to join a fun & dynamic team that is constantly striving for excellence? Well…apply for a job in our 4 star, 3 rosette 28 bedroom hotel, based near Loch Ness.

General Information

Immediate Superiors: Head Chef
Hours of Work: As the job demands, extra hours given back in lieu

Job Summary

Assist the Head Chef with the management of the kitchen brigade, its supplies and its production of food, assisting with supplier development. To effectively & efficiently second manage the kitchen: keeping cost & waste controls as well as a 72% GP. Assist with maintaining a consistent standard for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Brasserie with a minimum 3 rosette standard in Station Road. Assist with event planning & menu design. Contribute to ensuring the highest level of hygiene over and above statutory requirements. Maintain a productive and motivated brigade. Ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently in the chef’s absence.

Job Specification

• Must be a good second manager
• Must have had at least 2 year’s Junior Sous or Sous Chef experience at a minimum 2 rosette level
• Advantageous to have had some 3 rosette experience
• Must be able to handle responsibility & uphold whatever standard is set
• Aware of current trends & fashions
• Must be creative
• Must have a good level of knowledge of all sections of the kitchen
• Must be enthusiastic
• Must have a mature professional attitude
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Must be hands on
• Must be a good communicator
• Must be customer focused at all times
• Must be quality driven
• Should be able to multi-task
• Should have relevant hygiene, health & safety training
• Must be able to listen, take orders, directions & take criticism
• Must be willing to learn
• Must be actively keen to enhance their personal development
• Must be ambitious
• Must set an example to the rest of the team

Accommodation – live in available at £6.00 per day OR live out available in a local flat – POA
Starting Salary – £27k+
Benefits – lots of staff perks with tips at roughly £300 – £600 per annum
High level of English language important
Work for partners

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