Junior Sous Chef

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; Belfast City District; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Industry leading training

Staff discounts

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Belfast kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes, supporting the head chef and training junior staff while upholding high food-hygiene standards.

You will monitor portions and waste to protect margins and ensure guest satisfaction in line with our brand standards. Opportunities for growth and flexible working are available.

Formación

• Must have strong cooking skills with deep understanding of ingredients, flavors and techniques.
• Ability to work well under pressure and delegate tasks effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen and strict food safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Train demi-chef de parties or commis and support sous/ head chef in menu development.
• Monitor portions and waste to maintain profit margins and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety.

Conocimientos

Cooking skills

Under pressure

Team delegation

Hygiene standards

Educación

Culinary qualification

Descripción del empleo

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Flexible working opportunities

A day in the life of…

As Junior Sous Chef, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

What do we need from you?

• To be a successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong. If you’re ready, it’s time to open your door to what’s possible just a few clicks away… Come on in, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.