£40k+ package - City centre commutable
Hotel with multiple outlets - Solid Brigade in place
The Place
Our client owns and operates an award-winning hotel, some say it is like a resort, based on the central belt of Scotland. Owing to internal management changes the company is now looking to appoint a new Sous Chef to join the current set-up and help from the front. As Sous Chef you will be fully responsible for the day-to-day running of this very busy kitchen in the absence of other senior members of the team.
The Job:
As Sous Chef you will in essence be responsible along with the current senior Chefs for the whole business unit, someone who can assist in making sure you and your team are able to get the best possible ingredients, tools and equipment to do the job at hand. As Sous Chef, you and the Senior Kitchen Team will take full responsibility for day-to-day operations and oversee the Kitchen dynamics in this award-winning eatery, providing a first-class dining experience. As a Senior team member, you will train, develop, and motivate all of the junior team; improving and maintaining standards to ensure the customer's needs are met and exceeded. Working closely with the Head Chef and others to further develop the offering whilst maintaining exceptionally high standards on every plate.
The Person:
The role would suit an experienced hotel senior CDP or an experienced Sous Chef looking for a new, dynamic culture change (if you are able to demonstrate strong volume and Kitchen management leadership outwith a hotel). You must have a good understanding of food costs, controls within a quality environment and management of a whole team. Skilled in manning levels and team development are also essential. Excellent presentation and FOH liaison skills are essential to ensure the best standard of quality and delivery for the customer.
The Rewards:
A competitive package of £40-45k+ (Salary & Tronc dividends) will be offered to the right candidate. Along with outstanding additional benefits, unfortunately, no live-in accom is available for this role.
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