Job Specifics
- Reference No: CD183
- Location: Giffnock or Biggar
- Hours: Full Time
- Salary: Competitive
- Closing Date: Friday 11th October 2024
- Why should you apply for this role: Competitive Salary and Benefits.
Job Overview
Our Sous Chefs are a pivotal part of our kitchen teams, working with the Head Chef, Kitchen, Front of House teams, and General Manager to deliver a great hospitality experience for our guests and the team.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Key Tasks
- Undertake a mentoring/coaching role to support the development of all team members.
- Build a relationship with suppliers to ensure the quality of produce is delivered.
- Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Managing stock control and ensure fresh and frozen products are used quickly and rotated in a systematic way.
- Design menus and daily specials with Head Chef or running their pass in a wedding/event, considering the requirements of the organisation including special diets and allergen legislation.
- Maintain timely training and accurate records in all health and safety and food hygiene requirements and work with governing bodies, abiding by current legislation relating to HACCP, COSHH and relevant risk assessments.
Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience
- Passion for high quality food and food service.
- A confident leader with strong organisational and management skills.
- Experience of working in both Restaurant service as well as running a function kitchen for a variety of functions and events.
- First class attention to detail and communication skills.
- Calm under pressure and ability to solve problems effectively.
Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required
- Level 2 in food hygiene.
- Experience of all current legislation preferred.
- 1-year relevant experience.