Senior Sous Chef

We are looking for someone with a true passion for food who will be responsible for the day to day management, preparation and service of all food within the hotel. Ensuring that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained at all times and to ensure that strict food hygiene controls are kept in all areas of the kitchen., Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Senior Sous Chef will be responsible for;

• Ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operation at all times
• Management of sound stock control & procedures
• Managing communication within the kitchen and with other departments.
• Assist the Executive Chef in menu writing, planning and be proactive in assessing current industry trends and initiatives for your section
• Ensuring the standard of food and service are executed to the highest level at all times
• To run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive/Head chef
• Ensuring all financial aspects of the kitchen management are adhered to in particular carry out all costings within the budgeted guidelines
• Management of food flash, processing of invoices and upkeep of revenue figures in the absence of the Executive chef
• Controlling food wastage
• Maintain the highest levels of food hygiene and health and safety at all times.
• To set professional standards of conduct throughout the kitchen
• Ensure every new starter in the kitchen follows a comprehensive induction plan in their first 3months
• Support and monitor training and development of all staff in kitchen