Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef
41,500 per year
42.5 hours contract
1.5x overtime
.Estimated package 55,000
Premium setting

Within this premium Contract Catering setting you will be catering for the livery hall service and for the hospitality and bespoke events, you will be working to the highest standards serving fresh food in a high volume kitchen environment. We are looking for candidates with a background in production events who are hands on and have a fantastic work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:
To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with events in other different areas throughout the business.
To manage the kitchen brigade in the absence of the Executive Chef and Head Chef.
To assist training of junior staff.
To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all areas.
To place orders directly with suppliers.
To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre agreed menu offer.
Responsible to manage stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well as waste control.
Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.
To comply with all legal requirements with particular reference to (but not exclusively) fire regulations, security, licence requirements and any Local Authority or Client stipulations.
To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Health & Safety Policy, including best practices to ensure personal hygiene at all times.
Demonstrate Personal Development.
Any other reasonable request by the Senior Management.

Benefits:
50% discount across all company venues
Enrolment into the companies pension scheme
Overtime paid at time and a half
Annual leave in line with the sites closures at Easter, Summer and Christmas
Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
Access to online GP and medical benefits
Employee assistance programme, qualified Mental Health First Aiders and regular wellbeing activities
Annual celebration events
Your birthday off to celebrate in style
A day off to volunteer and give back to a charity of your choice
Meals provided on each shift

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.