Sous Chef

Nourish Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An elegant mansion in the Surrey countryside is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join their team. This role involves directing food preparation, cooking high-quality dishes, and assisting the Head Chef in menu development. With a focus on maintaining excellent food quality and hygiene standards, you will lead a team of chefs and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful setting, contributing to a prime venue known for its exceptional service and hospitality. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme (Hospitality Rewards)

Employee Referral Programme

Company pension

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Directing food preparation and delegating tasks in the kitchen.
• Cooking high-quality dishes and assisting in menu creation.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Relevant Kitchen Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

SOUS CHEF

GBP33K+ TIPS

WOKING

The Client

Our client is an elegant mansion set in the beautiful countryside of Surrey surrounded by woodland and formal gardens, yet only minutes from the centre of Woking. Having undergone significant refurbishment, it now offers a dedicated 10,000sq ft ballroom, conference, meetings, and wedding venue, 67 bedrooms, serviced offices, and a guest gym, making this one of the prime venue choices in the Surrey region.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic hotel Sous Chef to join the Team.

Responsibilities

1. Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
2. Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes
3. Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items and recipes and developing dishes
4. Supervising all kitchen stations
5. Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
6. Being responsible for health and safety
7. Being responsible for food hygiene practices
8. Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
9. Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
10. Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

Benefits

Salary: Up to GBP33,000

• Employee Discount Scheme (Hospitality Rewards).
• Employee Referral Programme
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

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