Chefs - Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Award Winning Cuisine - 50 Hrs P/Wk - Excellent Training & Progression - City - £30,000 pa

Company Profile

Arguably the finest French Restaurant in the City, this Award Winning Establishment delivers imaginative A La Carte Menus and impeccable Service within elegant Surroundings.

Using only the freshest Ingredients from the finest Suppliers, Menus are rooted in French Tradition with particular focus on Region and Seasonality.

The Lunch destination of choice for City Professionals, this highly reputed Establishment caters for 80 - 120 Lunch/Dinner covers Monday to Friday with additional high profile Functions & Events.

Role

Supporting the Executive Chef to lead a Brigade of 18 - you will play an integral part in the continued Culinary Success of this Established Restaurant.

Responsibilities:

Managing the Kitchen in the Executive Chef’s Absence

Menu Planning & Costing (A La Carte & Daily Specials Menu)

Overseeing Mise en Place & Service - Fast Paced Lunch Service

Stock Control: Orders, Invoices, Stock Counting, Wastage Control

Chef Training & Development, Briefings

Due Diligence: Hygiene Records & Procedures, Cleaning Rosters

Contracted to work 50 Hrs per Week (4 Split Shifts - Monday to Friday), Benefits include a Well Structured, Professional Working Environment, Paid Overtime, Ongoing In-House Training, External Courses, Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews with Excellent Opportunities of Progression & Movement within this Established, Award Winning Company.

Candidate Profile

Strong Experience & Skills Gained in Quality/Award Winning Restaurant and/or Hotel Operations

Knowledge of French Cuisine an Advantage

Strong All Round Skills: Organisation, Leadership & Communication

Ability to Work Well under Pressure and on Own Initiative

Passion to Cook, Menu Plan & Develop Skills Further

Strong on Due Diligence & Up to Date on Current Hygiene Legislation

Salary & Benefits

£27,000 - £30,000 Basic Start Salary pa + Paid Overtime

3 Months Probationary Period: Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews

50 Hrs P/Wk - 4 Split Shifts (Monday - Friday)

Benefits: Well Structured, Professional Working Environment + Ongoing In-House Training + External Courses

Excellent Opportunities of Progression & Movement within this Established, Award Winning Company

Chef Uniform + Meals on Duty

Paid Annual Leave (Restaurant Closed over Christmas & New Year Period)

Immediate Start

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK - verification of documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process

£27,000 – £30,000 Basic Start Salary pa + Paid Overtime