Senior Sous Chef

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh is seeking a talented Senior Sous Chef to enhance its dining experience. You'll oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high food standards suitable for a 4-star hotel, incorporating local ingredients into innovative menus.

Benefits

Genuine career opportunities

Access to digital learning platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a 2 AA Rosette location.
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Develop and execute innovative menus.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Techniques

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by the Unlimited Collection is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our dynamic team and contribute to our renowned dining experience. You will report to the Head Chef and be responsible for the smooth running of your designated section in the Kitchen, ensuring all food service areas achieve a consistently high standard of food presentation suitable for a 4-star hotel.

A Senior Sous Chef will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations and ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Supervising and training kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Developing and executing innovative menus, incorporating seasonal and local ingredients.
• Overseeing food preparations, cooking, and plating, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies to ensure cost-effective and efficient kitchen operations.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

To be successful as a Senior Sous Chef, we require:

• Experience in a 2 AA Rosette location
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-end hotel or restaurant
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and trends
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Working with us offers the following benefits:

• Genuine career opportunities within our business
• Valuable on-the-job training, access to our digital learning platform, and numerous other development opportunities

About Us

The Unlimited Collection is a brand of The Ascott Limited.

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

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