Junior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established lifestyle brand is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you will prepare a variety of dishes, support the kitchen leadership, and uphold the highest standards of food hygiene and safety. With a strong focus on teamwork and continuous learning, you will thrive in a culture that promotes professional development and a positive atmosphere. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a renowned hospitality brand known for its commitment to quality and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

40% off stays at Dakota

25% off drinks and dining

Free private mental health support

Discounted gift card platform

Meals on duty

Bonus for referrals

Free bi-annual eye testing

Accredited compliance training

Flexible working options

Additional holiday after one year

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional cooking experience in high-caliber restaurants.
• Experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef.
• Knowledgeable in food hygiene and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes as per Head Chef specifications.
• Support Head and Sous Chef in running the kitchen.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.

Skills

Professional Cooking

Food Hygiene Level 2

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Trained in Food Hygiene

Job description

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Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferryare seeking
a
creative Chef and hard-working individuals to join our Kitchen Team in the role
of Junior Sous Chef .

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

Earnings
are £15.55 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual
salary of £35,500 (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment).

The
role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 44 hours per week and typical
shifts will be 10:00-22:00, working any 4 days out of 7, including working
weekends.

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.

BENEFITS

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:

• 40 per cent off stays at
  any Dakota
• 25 per cent off drinks and
  dining at any Dakota
• Access to our Employee
  Assistance Program which includes
  
  - free private mental health support and counselling sessions
  
  - video GP consultations and private prescription services
  
  - access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Access to discounted gift
  card platform
• Support from our inhouse
  Mental Health Champions
• Additional holiday day on
  the first anniversary of your employment.
• Family-friendly flexible
  working options
• Meals on duty and
  uniforming
• £200 bonus to recommend a
  friend to join our team
• £10 bonus every time you
  are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Free bi-annual eye testing
  for users of display screen equipment
• Accredited, certified
  compliance training given on employment such as in Food Hygiene, Alcohol
  Responsibility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety
• 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.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish
hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story
started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South
Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city
centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester,with Newcastle coming
in 2025 andmore in our pipeline.

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service.
We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the
highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best
Employers in Hospitality for the last five years in a row. We were also
featured within the Top 10 employers in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to
Work in the UK, as well as being awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to
Work for LGBTQIA+ employees.

As recent winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’, we have
award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering
continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our
leaders have been promoted internally and, for four consecutive years, a member
of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded byThe Caterer to
the ‘Top 30 under 30’in the industry, demonstrating our success in
developing talent.

Eurocentral| Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | Manchester | Newcastle

Our location,
Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by
train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at
Ferrymuir Retail Park).

We also offer
complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom
boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as
well as three events spaces.

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.

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