Seasonal Fine-Dining Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen Excellence

Stanmar Inc.; Torpoint; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Gem Resorts is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee culinary operations in our fine-dining environment. You will ensure opening/closing procedures, staff scheduling, ordering, and adherence to recipes and cost controls to deliver an extraordinary guest experience.

You will lead kitchen meetings, assess menu items, train staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards. Availability for the full season (Mid December – End of July) is required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of culinary experience in a fine-dining or high-volume environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift and bend for long periods.
• Service minded with a positive attitude who enjoys helping others.
• Pass pre-employment background check and complete the I-9 Form.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Opening and Closing procedures for all positions are followed each shift.
• Generates costed weekly staff schedules for all kitchen employees.
• Order and receives all food and food related items.
• Assist in the receiving of all other products.
• Leads kitchen meetings with hourly employees.
• Meets with purveyors and negotiates optimum purchase pricing.
• Coordinates with Manager daily pre-meals.
• Ensures daily staff meal exceeds employee expectations.
• Identifies operational opportunities (cost savings, menu ideas).
• Ensures recipes and techniques are adhered to.
• Completes line check at shift start with station checklist.
• Ensures daily specials are posted one hour before meal period.

Skills

Service minded

Positive attitude

Hospitality

Guest interaction

Job description

Little Gem Resorts is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee culinary operations in our fine-dining environment. You will ensure opening/closing procedures, staff scheduling, ordering, and adherence to recipes and cost controls to deliver an extraordinary guest experience.

You will lead kitchen meetings, assess menu items, train staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards. Availability for the full season (Mid December – End of July) is required.