Chefs - Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Wedding and Conference Venue – Epping, Essex- £23,000k

Company Profile

A beautiful, independently owned and operated Wedding and conference venue gastro environment located in a stunning village in the heart of the countryside of Surrey. Working closely with local farmers, this business is wholly focused on local, fresh produce and delivering a uniquely personal experience to every one if its customers

Role

• You will be fully responsible for the supervision and development of a small brigade of 3
• Involved in liaising and maintaining good relationships with local farmers and businesses
• You will have full autonomy over the menu and the operation of the banquet kitchen
• Liaise with events team in regards to special request  
• Working closely with the owner/managers
• Wastage control
• Handling all of the cooking requirements for an average of 100 customer per event
• Responsible for overseeing the operations of up to 100 private functions per year
• Recruitment responsibilities
• Preparing, cooking and serving all menu items from scratch

Candidate Profile

• Will have at least 5 year’s experience as a Head Chef with extensive, high volume event catering
• Highly creative and imaginative with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients
• Will demonstrate the ability, gravitas and worldly experience to operate in a diverse and pressured environment
• The ability to remain calm and professional when the going gets tough is an absolute must!
• Will be an instinctively strong leader with the ability to motivate and develop your staff
• Will be highly organised
• Will demonstrate a flexible and positive approach to work
• Will be proficient in implementing Health and Safety procedures
• Good IT and administration skills are essential
• Must have own transport
• Ideally will live locally

Salary & Benefits

£22,000 - £23,000 P/A Depending on Experience

Bonuses of up to £150 per event when catering for over 100 events per year

An average of 40 hours per week, however more will be required in the busy periods

Personal Development Opportunities

High Profile Events

Great Level of Creative input

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

£23,000k