Hotel (Seafood Lead) Sous Chef

DDH Recruitment Ltd; Aldeburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking aSous Chef for a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. The ideal candidate has experience working in high-standard establishments with fresh ingredients and is passionate about food. Responsibilities include deputizing for the Head Chef, ensuring kitchen standards, and training staff. Attractive compensation package with accommodation included. Applications via email only in Word format.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Competitive salary up to £38,500

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hotel to a very high standard using fresh ingredients.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts on a rota.
• Rosette experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deputize in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure chefs are familiar with daily requirements.
• Maintain stock quality and quantity.
• Ensure hygiene regulations are adhered to.
• Train subordinate staff on the job.

Skills

Experience in high-standard hotels

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Passion for food

Job description

Hotel (Seafood lead) Sous Chef

Salary: Up to 38,500 GBP

Location: Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Accommodation provided: Yes, on an all-inclusive basis (Charge for accommodation: 71 GBP per week)

Type of contract: Permanent – working 4 days on a 3 days off per week

Workplace description: This refurbished in 2010 hotel has fabulous panoramic sea views which blend effortlessly with indulgence and informality. The emphasis is very much on flexibility and informality and the head chef uses fresh seasonal produce to create dishes which are simple and unadulterated yet bursting with flavour.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To deputise in the Head Chef's absence.
• To ensure that all chefs des parties are familiar with the day's requirements.
• To ensure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
• To ensure that fair discipline is maintained.
• To ensure that all staff are treated fairly and with commonly accepted courtesy.
• To ensure that timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up-to-date.
• To ensure that all statutory, as well as company, hygiene regulations are being strictly adhered to.
• To ensure that all maintenance problems are timeously reported and followed up.
• To ensure that all communications between restaurant and kitchen run smoothly.
• To ensure that each cook receives the correct orders for the appropriate tables.
• To ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
• To ensure that the dining room/ restaurant personnel are "standing by" when delicate dishes are served.
• To ensure that regular on-the-job training is carried out so that subordinate staff perform their duties correctly.
• To attend seminars and training courses as and when directed.
• To further your own knowledge of management methods and principles to ensure future advancement and further upgrading in management standards for the profession as a whole.

Essential criteria:

• You will have experience of: Working in a hotel to a very high standard using only fresh ingredients.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts on a rota.
• Have a passion for and genuine interest in food.
• Have a mature and pleasant manner.
• Be a team player.
• Be able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Rosette experience would be advantageous.

Important Notes:

• 1. Applications should be made by email.
• 2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!
• 3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.
• 4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.

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