Banqueting Sous Chef

Boutique Hotel Group owns three luxury hotels and wedding venues set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic Senior Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team at Peckforton Castle.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Free parking
• Regular team incentives and prizes to be won
• Birthday voucher
• Training and development opportunities

Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you will be responsible for running the kitchen and managing other members of the team in his absence. Duties include:

• Assist the Head Chef in the development of the kitchen brigade.
• Ensure consistency of the product throughout the kitchens
• Supervise service ensuring presentation of food is compliant with restaurant standards.
• Assist the Head Chef in menu compilation and menu changes according to the time of year and seasonal produce.
• Support the Management Team to ensure targets are met with labour and food costs.
• To support the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef by managing the team, taking responsibility for the ordering and supervising the pass.
• Ensure the cleaning schedule is adhered to by the team making changes and delegating tasks where necessary.
• Ensure full understanding of the functional administration of the restaurant, i.e. docket procedures, stations, table numbers, food labelling etc.
• Maintain an in depth knowledge of the full menu and able to give a detailed description of the dish composition.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and Food Safety requirements. Escalate maintenance issues to the relevant parties, ensuring that employees are working within a safe environment.
• Ensure all relevant paper work is completed accurately at the end of each shift

The ideal candidate should have:

• Demonstrate exemplary cooking skills
• The ability to stay calm in a high pressure environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience within a busy banqueting environment

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this position.

This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays working. If you feel you possess the proven experience required and that you have the qualities to shine, please apply now.

If you haven't heard from us within 14 days please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person