Junior Sous Chef

Dakota Hotels; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on stays/dining

Refer-a-friend bonus

Additional anniversary holiday

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Professional development

Job summary

Dakota Hotels is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team in the UK. You will assist the Head and Sous Chef, lead service during busy periods, and help deliver across all menus including room service, breakfast and events.

We value passion for quality, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning. Flexible with shifts, you will contribute to a culture of positivity and continuous improvement within our kitchens.

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional cooking experience in a high-calibre restaurant.
• 1+ years as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous.
• Level 2+ food hygiene training, HACCP and allergens (training provided).
• Experience with fish and meat prep.
• Passion for quality food and preparation.
• Hardworking and a team-player.
• Promotes a positive culture within the team.
• Detail-oriented with pride in work.
• Flexible with shifts and business needs.
• Demonstrated brand awareness and desire to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Be confident in a busy service and support across different areas of the Kitchen.
• Support Head and Sous Chef in running aspects of the Kitchen and lead service.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to Head Chef specifications for all menus.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front of house teams.
• Train junior Chefs and apprentices in a positive, open working environment.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation and maintain audit standards.
• Continually learn and improve culinary skills.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team player

Attention to detail

HACCP knowledge

Menu execution

Shift flexibility

Job description

We are seeking a creative Chef and hard-working individuals to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Junior Sous Chef.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be confident in working a busy service and display a willingness to support across different areas of the Kitchen.
• Supporting the Head and Sous Chef in running aspects of the Kitchen including leading a smooth and busy service.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
• Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
• Have a passion and display a willingness to train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement.
• Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation following best practice at all times and leading the team to do so consistently. Complete due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores.
• Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of 4 years professional cooking experience in restaurant of a high calibre.
• A minimum of 1 years experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous.
• Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, although full training will be provided.
• Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
• Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
• Be hardworking and a team-player.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.