Sous Chef

jobs24.co.uk; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

In dieser spannenden Rolle als Sous Chef in einem renommierten Zentrum für Erinnerung und Gedenken sind Sie für die Leitung der Küchenoperationen verantwortlich. Sie unterstützen den Executive Head Chef bei der Umsetzung von Menüs, der Schulung von Mitarbeitern und der Gewährleistung eines erstklassigen Service für unsere Gäste. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Teamarbeit und Kundenservice tragen Sie zur Schaffung unvergesslicher Erlebnisse für die Besucher des Arboretums bei. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich der Erinnerung und dem Respekt für die Armee widmet. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich gerne kochen und ein Teamplayer sind, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Unterstützung eines Küchenchefs und in der Küchenleitung.
• Kenntnisse in Lebensmittelsicherheit und Catering-Standards.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des Executive Head Chef bei der Umsetzung der Food Services Strategie.
• Überwachung der Küchenmitarbeiter und Sicherstellung der hohen Standards.

Skills

Küchenmanagement

Menüplanung

Kundenservice

Teamarbeit

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Education

Abschluss in Gastronomie oder verwandtem Bereich

Job description

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for operating in two full-production kitchens within two separate buildings to supply catering across multiple outlets, including a self-serve 380 cover restaurant, table waited functions room up to 500, coffee shop, and pop-up food service outlets within the grounds of the Arboretum. We are open daily from 10:00 till 17:00, 7 days a week, and we host bespoke evening events in our Aspects building throughout the year. If successful, the main duties of your role will be:

1. To support the Executive Head Chef in the delivery of the Food Services Strategy.
2. Consistently maintain high standards of food service and provision to meet the expectations of staff, volunteers, visitors, and clients.
3. To ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standards and those implemented by the Food Services Manager and Executive Head Chef.
4. To take operational control, including supervision of all kitchen staff, food production, food service, and pot-wash areas as required by the Executive Head Chef.
5. To assist the Executive Head Chef with menu planning, rota changes, staff training, and stock control.
6. To report any customer complaints and compliments and to quickly resolve any complaints to ensure satisfaction at the point of delivery wherever possible.
7. To help ensure that all members of staff adhere to both statutory regulations and the Arboretum's policies on food safety and health and safety within all catering areas.
8. Work with the Executive Head Chef to ensure that effective induction, supervision, and appraisals of catering staff are carried out and that training needs are identified and met.

Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum - Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR. The post will be working 40 hours per week on a 5 days out of 7 basis.

About the National Memorial Arboretum: The Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. Home to over 350 memorials, including the nationally-important Armed Forces Memorial, it remembers the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The 150-acre site features around 30,000 maturing trees and an abundance of wildlife. Each year, the Arboretum welcomes around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend one of the 200+ events that take place across the site. In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum formally opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre.

Our Values and Behaviours:

1. A desire to provide great customer service
2. Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
3. Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum
4. Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
5. An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

At the National Memorial Arboretum, we believe in building on potential. As a Sous Chef, your ability to ensure the prompt service and provision of all meals and services at the required times in line with the Food Services Strategy could have a real impact on people's lives.

The Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them. We are the country's largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers, and a network of partners and charities helping us give support wherever and whenever it's needed. We believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us.

We want everyone involved in our work or receiving our services to feel proud to contribute to or be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that we still have a long way to go to ensure that we make the RBL a truly great and inclusive organisation to work for and be part of, so we have set out our commitments to provide a clear path to deliver this ambition. We will keep listening, learning, and sharing our progress and impact.