Sous-chef

Hosco; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across Europe

Dynamic multinational environment

Job summary

The Social Hub in the United Kingdom seeks a talented Sous Chef to motivate and lead the kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef with recipes and menus while ensuring timely service and profitability.

You will translate menu changes into precise recipes, monitor HACCP guidelines, and coach a diverse team to deliver delicious, memorable guest experiences across our kitchens.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a managerial role in a kitchen.
• HACCP certification.
• Excellent knowledge of modern cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resources are available to staff to perform tasks in a timely manner.
• Lead by example with service and assist with cooking, tidying and kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor portion control and waste to maintain profit margins.
• Translate menu changes into accurate recipes and test-cook dishes for quality.
• Schedule staff according to business needs and approve/deny leave requests.
• Ensure HACCP guidelines, fire safety policies and working conditions are followed.

Skills

3+ years managerial experience

HACCP certified

Modern cooking techniques

English fluency

Job description

Food sets the stage; drinks create the mood. The only thing we need is a friendly member of the The Social Hub community! Your Mission Should You Choose To Accept It… You are the secret behind-the-scenes mastermind of the kitchen. As Sous Chef, you are a natural motivator, capable of managing and inspiring the kitchen staff in your partie – and for the kitchen at large in the absence of the Chef. Your focus is to create an effective cooking process. You provide input to the Chef for recipes and menus which are developed based on market trends and budget boundaries – all while maintaining a healthy profit margin while using the best possible ingredients. The Sous Chef is co-responsible for the overall guest food experience and is committed to making the dishes that are delicious and memorable. In Case You Don’t Know Who We Are (ahem): Known for being the rule breakers in hospitality, The Social Hub is a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly – be themselves. As an employer we look, act and think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces. Located in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Portugal and Spain with several new openings on the way, this hybrid hospitality concept may take root in the heart of Europe, but our plans are set for going global. What You’ll Do: Ensure all resources are available to staff to enable them to perform their tasks in a proper and timely manner Act as a role model while taking part in service - support with preparing and cooking of dishes, tidying and cleaning the kitchen area Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins Arrange for training and development opportunities for staff Schedule staff according to business and staff needs – including review and approval/denial of leave requests Responsible for the Performance Management of all kitchen staff – including goal setting, mid-year & year-end review conversations Translate menu changes into accurate recipes – test-cooking dishes to monitor level of quality Purchase supplies, ingredients and prefabricated foods for own partie or, in absence of Chef, for the entire kitchen Monitor accurate execution of HACCP guidelines, fire safety policy and working conditions Who You Are: Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a managerial role at a similar level kitchen HACCP certified Strong knowledge of food products and up to date on market standards Excellent knowledge of modern cooking techniques You're fluent in English You’re legally allowed to work in the UK What We Offer: The opportunity to work at a dynamic, multi-national company. Not just another hotel - we’re a game changing innovator, challenging every convention and defining the future The chance to learn and grow in your role with the potential for future growth Awesome discounts in all our properties in Europe and not just for you, but also for your friends and family! A wonderful workplace to call home, full of events, fun colleagues and all the other amazing salary/benefits stuff Known for being the rule breakers in hospitality, TSH is a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly – be themselves. As an employer we look, act and think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces. Located in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Spain with several new openings on the way, this hybrid hospitality concept may take root in the heart of Europe, but our plans are set for going global.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time