Junior Sous chef

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and maintain high food standards. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience and is skilled in time management and team leadership. This role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career progression within a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay with tips

Flexible working hours

Staff discounts on food, drinks, and entertainment

Live in accommodation available

Worldwide discount on IHG hotel rooms

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar position.
• Strong grasp of Health and Safety policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise food preparation ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure timely and efficient food production meeting standards of taste and presentation.
• Lead and develop a team, engaging in recruitment and training.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team leadership

Job description

We are currently looking for exceptional people to join our team and have a great opportunity for Junior Sous Chef.

As a Junior Sous Chef you will be expected to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen whilst consistently ensuring a high standard of food production.

The ideal candidate would possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure. At least 1 year’s experience in a similar position is essential along with a strong grasp of Health and Safety policy demanding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and participate in the preparation of food ensuring compliance with food safety regulations
• Ensure food is produced in a timely and efficient manner and meets the highest standards of taste, quality and presentation.
• Ensure the control of costs and productivity through the establishment of standards of outputs.
• Keeping the team up to date about departmental, hotel and company activities through daily communications
• To lead and develop an energetic workforce, having involvement in recruitment, learning and development, team engagement initiatives and all aspects of people management.
• To ensure the kitchen is clean and that the team all know the correct hygiene standards expected.
• To ensure the kitchen team follow HACCP and food safety standards, using the tools and equipment provided.
• To train and develop the team within the kitchen so that a talent pipeline exists for future progression.
• Supervising, training and motivating the team to achieve the highest standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Be comfortable following a standardised menu
• To be standards driven and have good organisational skills.
• To be able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment and to enjoy it
• To be able to communicate and motivate your team providing day to day leadership and direction
• Used to managing all cost from consumables to food
• Know the EHO requirements and be able to ensure the team do do.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with the opportunity for tips.
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
• A fun, vibrant work environment in a leading entertainment venue.
• Opportunities for progression within the company.
• Staff discounts on food, drinks, and entertainment.
• Live in accommodation available if needed and you are in possession of the relevant right to work documents
• Worldwide discount on IHG hotel rooms, for you, friends and family

If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can be part of a team that loves what they do, apply now!