Sous Chef

21c Museum Hotels; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel chain in St Andrews is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef. The role entails ensuring kitchen standards, coordinating with departments, and managing staff training. Ideal candidates should be eligible to live and work in the UK and possess a passion for culinary excellence. Competitive salary and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff shuttle service

Complimentary staff canteen

50% off dining

Employee rates for Spa treatments

Access to gym and pool

Growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in the kitchen's smooth operation.
• Coordinate kitchen service with other departments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Document training of kitchen staff.
• Develop menus and manage food costs.
• Prepare and cook food according to business needs.
• Assist in recruiting kitchen staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Team coordination

Health and hygiene standards compliance

Menu development

Staff training and motivation

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative food? We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen, ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are maintained to Fairmont St Andrews standards.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are maintained to Fairmont St Andrews standards.
• Working together with the Head Chef to supervise and coordinate the kitchen service with other departments
• To ensure all health and safety, and food hygiene procedures and guidelines are followed rigidly and documented as necessary.
• To coordinate, execute and fully document training of kitchen staff while motivating at all times.
• To develop menus, keep costs and wastage down and maintaining food costs within various menu pricing.
• To assist the other sections in preparing and cooking food according to business requirements.
• To cook any food on a daily basis according to business requirements.
• To assist the Head Chef in interviewing and recruiting staff for the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must to eligibleto live and work in the UK

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
• Access to gym and pool services
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events